Bagel Works

1229 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Bagel Works, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
67
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
58
Jun 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Works on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Works?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel Works.

How does Bagel Works compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bagel Works most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bagel Works' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel Works have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bagel Works means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bagel Works inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Works is inspected around two times per year on average.