BLACK SEED BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 1186 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Black Seed Bagel in Midtown South holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on 3 of 5 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
BLACK SEED BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contac...
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or pr...
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material...
Feb 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Feb 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, rais...
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BLACK SEED BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLACK SEED BAGEL last inspected?
- BLACK SEED BAGEL was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is BLACK SEED BAGEL's current health grade?
- BLACK SEED BAGEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BLACK SEED BAGEL had?
- BLACK SEED BAGEL has 6 health inspections on record from February 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLACK SEED BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLACK SEED BAGEL was 18 points on July 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLACK SEED BAGEL ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLACK SEED BAGEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.