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Grade ABagels/Pretzels

Modern Bread & Bagel

139 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan, 10011

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 27, 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.

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 27, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 15, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Nov 5, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 30, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection5 (3 critical)
Oct 27, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection10 (6 critical)
Aug 21, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Feb 16, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (6 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 5×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.
  • 3×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 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×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×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 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.

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