ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026
📍 40 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010 ·
🍽️ Bagels/Pretzels
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street
Overview
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish in Midtown South holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 3 of its inspections dating back to 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Jun 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
May 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Violations:
06C
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
Aug 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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 f...
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 ...
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ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH last inspected?
- ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH was last inspected on June 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH's current health grade?
- ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH had?
- ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH was 34 points on May 4, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH ever received a Grade C?
- No. ZUCKER'S BAGELS & SMOKED FISH has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.