Madison Bagel And Grill
5 MADISON STREET, Manhattan, 10038
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 23, 2026
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.
CriticalA 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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 19, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 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.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 104 rodent inspections on record, 31 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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