Ess-A-Bagel
831 THIRD AVENUE, 10022
Bagels/Pretzels
2129801010
AScore: 13
Last inspected: August 27, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
August 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
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.
April 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 30
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
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.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
June 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
February 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
CScore: 29
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.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
January 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 19
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
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.
September 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.