Black Seed Bagels
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan, 10112
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 1, 2025
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 17 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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