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Tal Bagels: health inspection history

2446 Broadway, New York City, NY 10024

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Address: 2446 Broadway, New York City, NY 10024
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Bagels/Pretzels
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Jul 24, 2026
Latest inspection: Jul 24, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection)
Records shown: 7 inspections, Mar 11, 2024 to Jul 24, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, the health department cited 40 violations, of which 27 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Jul 24, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 6Grade: Grade PendingEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Jul 22, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

Score: 17Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Jul 17, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 157Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

06ACritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
10HNot critical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
04FCritical Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
28-06Not critical Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
08BNot critical 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.
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.
05ACritical Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
05DCritical No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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.

Jun 23, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

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

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.
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.

May 9, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 40Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
04OCritical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04CCritical Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

May 9, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

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

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Mar 11, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 21Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.

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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.