Bagels/Pretzels · Midtown-Times Square
BEST BAGELS health grade & inspection history
225 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 13, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jun 11, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10D
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.
- 10F
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.
- 10H
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Score trend
BEST BAGELS inspection history
28 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | — | 38 | 8 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 13, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Sep 5, 2023 | A | 13 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| Aug 23, 2023 | — | 29 | 7 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
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Common questions
BEST BAGELS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BEST BAGELS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 13, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 38 violation points.
When was BEST BAGELS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 11, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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