Bagelsmith

189 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
American
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Bagelsmith five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Jan 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Sep 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
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
Aug 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Aug 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagelsmith last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagelsmith on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagelsmith?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bagelsmith.

How does Bagelsmith compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Bagelsmith most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Bagelsmith's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagelsmith have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bagelsmith 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 Bagelsmith inspected?

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