Liberty Bagels

32 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10004

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Liberty Bagels has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Liberty Bagels' latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Apr 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

02G

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

06E

Feb 17, 2023

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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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

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Liberty Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liberty Bagels on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Liberty Bagels?

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

How does Liberty Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Liberty Bagels most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Liberty Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Liberty Bagels have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Liberty Bagels 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 Liberty Bagels inspected?

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

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