Pumpernickel Bagel

23-10 44 Drive, Queens, NY 11101
American
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Pumpernickel Bagel, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Pumpernickel Bagel squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Mar 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
55
Nov 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Jul 20, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pumpernickel Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pumpernickel Bagel on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pumpernickel Bagel?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pumpernickel Bagel.

How does Pumpernickel Bagel compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pumpernickel Bagel most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Pumpernickel Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pumpernickel Bagel have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel Bagel inspected?

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