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Bagel Works: health inspection history

1229 First Avenue, New York City, NY 10065

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Address: 1229 First Avenue, New York City, NY 10065
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Bagels/Pretzels
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Mar 18, 2026
Latest inspection: Mar 18, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Jun 5, 2024 to Mar 18, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 20 violations, of which 11 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 149 graded restaurants in ZIP 10065, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Mar 18, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Jan 23, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10BNot critical 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.

Nov 26, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 20Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
06CCritical 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.
04NCritical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Jun 5, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
02GCritical 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.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10FNot critical 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.
04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
10BNot critical 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.
06CCritical 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.
10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Jun 5, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

19-06Not critical Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.