Pick-A-Bagel

1101 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Pick-A-Bagel four times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
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
Jul 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
86
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
74
Feb 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pick-A-Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pick-A-Bagel on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pick-A-Bagel?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pick-A-Bagel.

How does Pick-A-Bagel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pick-A-Bagel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pick-A-Bagel have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pick-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 Pick-A-Bagel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pick-A-Bagel is inspected roughly once per year on average.