Grade AAmerican

Black Seed Bagels

61 BOND STREET, Brooklyn, 11217

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · New York City health department

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
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
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
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
Jun 15, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Jan 21, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Nov 30, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Nov 6, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Oct 17, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (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.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×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.

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