TAL BAGELS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025
📍 1228 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Tal Bagels on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 5 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
TAL BAGELS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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
Apr 29, 2024
— 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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Apr 29, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE A
Jan 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh...
Aug 24, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, con...
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TAL BAGELS in Upper East Side Carnegie Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TAL BAGELS last inspected?
- TAL BAGELS was last inspected on December 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is TAL BAGELS's current health grade?
- TAL BAGELS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TAL BAGELS had?
- TAL BAGELS has 8 health inspections on record from August 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TAL BAGELS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TAL BAGELS was 25 points on April 29, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TAL BAGELS ever received a Grade C?
- No. TAL BAGELS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.