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Hot Bagels on 5th

523 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Hot Bagels on 5th stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Hot Bagels on 5th is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Feb 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Feb 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Sep 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
78
Aug 22, 2022
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
52
Mar 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Bagels on 5th last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Bagels on 5th on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Bagels on 5th?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot Bagels on 5th.

How does Hot Bagels on 5th compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Hot Bagels on 5th most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Hot Bagels on 5th's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Bagels on 5th have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Bagels on 5th 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 Hot Bagels on 5th inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Bagels on 5th is inspected around two times per year on average.

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