Sofia's Bagel

535 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Sofia's Bagel, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Sofia's Bagel on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jan 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.

19-07

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

19-05

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Dec 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

08A

Aug 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofia's Bagel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sofia's Bagel on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sofia's Bagel?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sofia's Bagel.

How does Sofia's Bagel compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Sofia's Bagel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sofia's Bagel have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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