Bagel & Schmear
114 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan, 10016
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 11, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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