Best Bagels

225 West 35 Street, Manhattan, NY 10001

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Best Bagels stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found three violations, down from five violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, which has been cited two times.

Best Bagels scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Sep 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Aug 23, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Bagels on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Bagels?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Bagels.

How does Best Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Best Bagels most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Best Bagels's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Bagels have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Bagels 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 Best Bagels inspected?

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

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