Leon's Bagels

181 Mulberry Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Leon's Bagels has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Leon's Bagels' latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Oct 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

06E

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Sep 15, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02G

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

04L

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

04N

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leon's Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leon's Bagels on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leon's Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leon's Bagels.

How does Leon's Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Leon's Bagels most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Leon's Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leon's Bagels have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Leon's Bagels 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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