ESS-A-BAGEL in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025
📍 831 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street, Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Ess-A-Bagel in Midtown Manhattan holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 3 occasions, with one Grade C result and no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
ESS-A-BAGEL in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Raw, cooked or prepare...
Apr 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, ins...
Apr 8, 2025
— 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)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
GRADE C
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Jan 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
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ESS-A-BAGEL in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ESS-A-BAGEL last inspected?
- ESS-A-BAGEL was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ESS-A-BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ESS-A-BAGEL was 30 points on April 8, 2025. 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?
- Yes. ESS-A-BAGEL has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.