David's Bagels

273 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited David's Bagels four times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

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

08A

Sep 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

04M

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

08A

10F

Jul 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

Apr 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Frequently Asked Questions

When was David's Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at David's Bagels on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at David's Bagels?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at David's Bagels.

How does David's Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has David's Bagels's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at David's 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 David's Bagels inspected?

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

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