Ess-a-bagel
831 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 months ago).
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 5, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 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×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.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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