What A Bagel Cafe
257-01 UNION TPKE, Queens, 11004
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 23, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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