BAGEL WORKS in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026
📍 1229 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Bagel Works on the Upper East Side holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 19 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 2 Grade B results, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BAGEL WORKS in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Mar 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE B
Nov 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Jun 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrig...
Jun 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
GRADE B
Feb 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs he...
Oct 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized a...
GRADE A
Feb 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not pro...
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BAGEL WORKS in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BAGEL WORKS last inspected?
- BAGEL WORKS was last inspected on March 18, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is BAGEL WORKS's current health grade?
- BAGEL WORKS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BAGEL WORKS had?
- BAGEL WORKS has 8 health inspections on record from February 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BAGEL WORKS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BAGEL WORKS was 35 points on June 5, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BAGEL WORKS ever received a Grade C?
- No. BAGEL WORKS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.