Pick a Bagel

891 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Pick a Bagel stretching back to 2023. Pick a Bagel was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Pick a Bagel's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pick a Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pick a Bagel on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pick a Bagel?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” 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 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pick a Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pick a Bagel have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pick a Bagel 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 Pick a Bagel inspected?

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