Ess-A-Bagel

831 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Ess-A-Bagel seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Ess-A-Bagel on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

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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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

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

06E

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.

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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.

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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 May 5, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ess-A-Bagel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ess-A-Bagel 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 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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