BLACK SEED BAGELS in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025
📍 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10112 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
Black Seed Bagels at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan holds a Grade Z, the result of a non-compliant inspection. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, with 2 prior Grade A results and no emergency closures. A Grade Z indicates the establishment has not yet met reinspection requirements following the most recent inspection.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
BLACK SEED BAGELS in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Dec 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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 worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after us...
Oct 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Jun 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-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 unde...
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact...
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BLACK SEED BAGELS in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BLACK SEED BAGELS last inspected?
- BLACK SEED BAGELS was last inspected on December 1, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is BLACK SEED BAGELS's current health grade?
- BLACK SEED BAGELS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has BLACK SEED BAGELS had?
- BLACK SEED BAGELS has 4 health inspections on record from March 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BLACK SEED BAGELS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BLACK SEED BAGELS was 27 points on December 1, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BLACK SEED BAGELS ever received a Grade C?
- No. BLACK SEED BAGELS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.