Bagel Talk
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025
78
Score
Bagel Talk has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up five times.
Bagel Talk scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Nov 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90
Oct 31, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
67
Oct 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
37
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
61
Apr 1, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel Talk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel Talk on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel Talk?
Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bagel Talk.
How does Bagel Talk compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Bagel Talk most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Bagel Talk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel Talk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bagel Talk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bagel Talk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Talk is inspected around three times per year on average.
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