Tompkins Square Bagels
165 AVENUE A, Manhattan, 10009
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 24, 2025
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 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.
- 27 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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