ESS-A-BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 9, 2025
📍 108 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Ess-A-Bagel in Midtown South holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The bagel shop has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 5 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ESS-A-BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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 underneath the unit.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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 held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except...
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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 conta...
Oct 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential sour...
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ESS-A-BAGEL in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESS-A-BAGEL last inspected?
- ESS-A-BAGEL was last inspected on June 9, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is ESS-A-BAGEL's current health grade?
- ESS-A-BAGEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ESS-A-BAGEL had?
- ESS-A-BAGEL has 5 health inspections on record from October 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESS-A-BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESS-A-BAGEL was 37 points on October 12, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ESS-A-BAGEL ever received a Grade C?
- No. ESS-A-BAGEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.