Sam's Bagel

7715 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

American

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Sam's Bagel has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

Sam's Bagel's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

08A

May 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10B

Mar 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's Bagel on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's 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 Sam's Bagel.

How does Sam's Bagel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sam's Bagel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sam's Bagel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Bagel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sam's 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 Sam's Bagel inspected?

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

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