Grade BBagels/Pretzels

Bionic Bagels

3741 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11235

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 24, 2026

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

    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.

    Critical
  • 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
  • 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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 24, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Jun 3, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Mar 9, 2026Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Aug 20, 2025Grade BAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Jul 8, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Apr 21, 2025Grade CAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection7 (3 critical)
Mar 14, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Jul 25, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
May 23, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 8×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 7×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 5×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×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.
  • 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×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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