Black Seed Bagels

225 Liberty Street, Manhattan, NY 10280
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Black Seed Bagels, the earliest from 2023. Black Seed Bagels was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
74
Oct 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Jun 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
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 Black Seed Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Seed Bagels on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Seed Bagels?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Seed Bagels.

How does Black Seed Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Black Seed Bagels most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Black Seed Bagels's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Seed Bagels have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Seed Bagels 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 Black Seed Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Black Seed Bagels is inspected roughly once per year on average.