Tal Bagels Deli

975979 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Tal Bagels Deli appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to six.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Tal Bagels Deli trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
67
Jul 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Apr 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tal Bagels Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tal Bagels Deli on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tal Bagels Deli?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tal Bagels Deli.

How does Tal Bagels Deli compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tal Bagels Deli most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tal Bagels Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tal Bagels Deli have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tal Bagels Deli 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 Tal Bagels Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tal Bagels Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.