Best Bagels Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 225 West 35th Street, Manhattan, NY 10001
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
38
Last inspection
June 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 10
Best Bagels currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 11, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 38 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 11, 2026
- Date
- June 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 38
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Best Bagels has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 10, lower than its September 2023 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Best Bagels's latest score: 38
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Best Bagels's current NYC health grade?
Best Bagels does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Best Bagels last inspected?
Best Bagels was last inspected on June 11, 2026.
What was Best Bagels's latest inspection score?
Best Bagels's latest inspection score was 38 points.
How many violations did Best Bagels have in its latest inspection?
Best Bagels had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Best Bagels located?
Best Bagels is located at 225 West 35th Street in Manhattan, NY 10001.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50128013
Last updated: July 3, 2026