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Tal Bagels

Bagels/Pretzels · 1228 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10028

A Grade A posted 2025-12-18 (score 12)

Inspection history

2025-12-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2024-08-26 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 6 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical

2024-04-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 25

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
03IJuice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statementCritical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10BAnti-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.—

2024-04-29 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-01-04 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-01-04

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GRADE A

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Letter Grading), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Green Mandala.

Report a problem to 311

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1228 Lexington Avenue

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