Zucker's Bagels Flatiron

40 East 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron, the earliest from 2022. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Zucker's Bagels Flatiron's latest score of 47 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

06D

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

02B

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

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Feb 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Aug 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

02G

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

Apr 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

02G

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Mar 10, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zucker's Bagels Flatiron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron.

How does Zucker's Bagels Flatiron compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Zucker's Bagels Flatiron most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Zucker's Bagels Flatiron's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Zucker's Bagels Flatiron means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Zucker's Bagels Flatiron inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zucker's Bagels Flatiron is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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