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Tal Bagels

Bagels/Pretzels · 1324 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10128

A Grade A posted 2025-06-11. The most recent inspection (2026-09-22) scored 22 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-09-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-06-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 3 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
10FNon-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.—

2023-11-17 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10FNon-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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-09-22

At this address

GRADE A

9 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Worker Hygiene, Pet/Animal, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1324 Lexington Avenue

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