Ess-A-Bagel

831 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Ess-A-Bagel six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up five times.

Ess-A-Bagel scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Apr 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Jun 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

04L

10F

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

08A

Feb 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

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

08A

Jan 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

08A

10F

10B

Sep 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ess-A-Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ess-A-Bagel on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited five 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 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ess-A-Bagel have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

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.

How often is Ess-A-Bagel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ess-A-Bagel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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