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Knapp Street Bagel Cafe

2145 KNAPP STREET, Brooklyn, 11229

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 2, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 2, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 16, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 4, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3
Aug 28, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection9 (6 critical)
Jun 11, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Oct 5, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Sep 20, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (8 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×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.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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