Ess-A-Bagel

115 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10006

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ess-A-Bagel. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Ess-A-Bagel trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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 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

Mar 11, 2025

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ess-A-Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ess-A-Bagel on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ess-A-Bagel?

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 Ess-A-Bagel.

How does Ess-A-Bagel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ess-A-Bagel most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ess-A-Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ess-A-Bagel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ess-A-Bagel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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