Grade AJewish/Kosher

Bagel Boss

544 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (3 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 14, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
May 8, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Mar 11, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Aug 27, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (2 critical)
Jun 6, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	10 (4 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.

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