Grade ABagels/PretzelsNo recent inspection

Baked Cheese Haus

42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 28, 2023 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
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.
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
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Nov 28, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (4 critical)
Dec 14, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Nov 24, 2021	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)

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

2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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