BAGEL TALK in Upper West Side (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 12, 2025
📍 368 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
Overview
Bagel Talk on the Upper West Side has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022, most recently in 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points, based on 9 inspections over the past three years, with 3 Grade A results on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
BAGEL TALK in Upper West Side (Central): Emergency Closures (2)
BAGEL TALK in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Anti-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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
GRADE P
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Anti-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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Oct 31, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Anti-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 liqu...
Oct 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, d...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Violations:
04N
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Anti-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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-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 dispos...
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
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BAGEL TALK in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAGEL TALK last inspected?
- BAGEL TALK was last inspected on March 12, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is BAGEL TALK's current health grade?
- BAGEL TALK currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BAGEL TALK been closed by NYC Health?
- BAGEL TALK has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BAGEL TALK had?
- BAGEL TALK has 9 health inspections on record from April 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAGEL TALK?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAGEL TALK was 76 points on October 24, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.