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Rico Bagel

238 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Rico Bagel has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Rico Bagel scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Apr 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Jun 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
70
Jun 22, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78
Apr 7, 2022
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
05H
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rico Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rico Bagel on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rico Bagel?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rico Bagel.

How does Rico Bagel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Rico Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rico 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 Rico 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 Rico Bagel inspected?

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

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