H&H Midtown Bagels East

526 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at H&H Midtown Bagels East stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting H&H Midtown Bagels East squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Mar 5, 2025
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
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
61
Sep 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Oct 13, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was H&H Midtown Bagels East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at H&H Midtown Bagels East on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at H&H Midtown Bagels East?

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

How does H&H Midtown Bagels East compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

H&H Midtown Bagels East most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has H&H Midtown Bagels East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at H&H Midtown Bagels East have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at H&H Midtown Bagels East 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 H&H Midtown Bagels East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, H&H Midtown Bagels East is inspected roughly once per year on average.