RICO BAGEL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 4, 2025
📍 238 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Rico Bagel in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all three graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
RICO BAGEL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Cold TCS food item held ...
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
Jun 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food con...
Apr 7, 2022
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention devic...
Apr 7, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20A
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RICO BAGEL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICO BAGEL last inspected?
- RICO BAGEL was last inspected on April 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RICO BAGEL's current health grade?
- RICO BAGEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RICO BAGEL had?
- RICO BAGEL has 6 health inspections on record from April 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICO BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICO BAGEL was 26 points on April 7, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICO BAGEL ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICO BAGEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.