Grade ABagels/Pretzels
The Bagel Factory
612 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 18, 2025
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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