SUNSET BAGELS in Bay Ridge
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026
📍 8624 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11209 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Sunset Bagels in Bay Ridge holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022. Across 10 inspections from 2022 to 2026, the location has received Grade A on 3 occasions.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
SUNSET BAGELS in Bay Ridge: Emergency Closures (2)
SUNSET BAGELS in Bay Ridge: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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 disposed of.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
GRADE P
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Jan 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 97
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.
Pesticide not properly...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 97
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required mi...
GRADE A
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduce...
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow ...
Mar 2, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal...
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SUNSET BAGELS in Bay Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SUNSET BAGELS last inspected?
- SUNSET BAGELS was last inspected on March 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is SUNSET BAGELS's current health grade?
- SUNSET BAGELS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SUNSET BAGELS been closed by NYC Health?
- SUNSET BAGELS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SUNSET BAGELS had?
- SUNSET BAGELS has 10 health inspections on record from March 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SUNSET BAGELS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SUNSET BAGELS was 97 points on January 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.