What a Bagel Cafe Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 257-01 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11004
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
17
Last inspection
July 23, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 0
What a Bagel Cafe currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 23, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 17 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Latest Inspection Details
July 23, 2025
- Date
- July 23, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 17
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 23, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jun 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Oct 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
What a Bagel Cafe's most recent graded inspection in July 2025 was a B, after a A in October 2023.
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.
What a Bagel Cafe's latest score: 17
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is What a Bagel Cafe's current NYC health grade?
What a Bagel Cafe currently has a B grade.
When was What a Bagel Cafe last inspected?
What a Bagel Cafe was last inspected on July 23, 2025.
What was What a Bagel Cafe's latest inspection score?
What a Bagel Cafe's latest inspection score was 17 points.
How many violations did What a Bagel Cafe have in its latest inspection?
What a Bagel Cafe had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is What a Bagel Cafe located?
What a Bagel Cafe is located at 257-01 Union Turnpike in Queens, NY 11004.
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: 50142486
Last updated: July 3, 2026