East Side Bagel Cafe

1496 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, East Side Bagel Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04M

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

May 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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

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

08C

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

Mar 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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02G

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Side Bagel Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Side Bagel Cafe on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Side Bagel Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at East Side Bagel Cafe.

How does East Side Bagel Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

East Side Bagel Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has East Side Bagel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Side Bagel Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East Side Bagel Cafe 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 East Side Bagel Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Side Bagel Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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