Grade BBagels/Pretzels

Leon's Bagels

181 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · New York City health department

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
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
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
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 29, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Oct 27, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Sep 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection	0
Sep 24, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)

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

2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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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