Bagel Talk
368 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10024
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 18 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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