Ess-A-Bagel
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
58
Score
The ESS-A-BAGEL café in Manhattan, NY, has undergone two inspections, with the most recent assessment resulting in a moderate risk designation. During the March 2026 inspection, officials identified three critical violations and one minor violation related to food temperature control, equipment maintenance, and staff hygiene standards.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Mar 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
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.
02G
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.
10F
Personal 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.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Critical
Not Critical
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