Tal Bagels

357 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tal Bagels appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Jul 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
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
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
03I
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
45
Nov 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86
Aug 29, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tal Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tal Bagels on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tal Bagels?

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.

How does Tal Bagels compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tal Bagels most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tal Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tal Bagels have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tal Bagels 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 Tal Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tal Bagels is inspected roughly once per year on average.