BAGELS & CO
GRADE AThursday, January 16, 2025
BAGELS & CO in Jamaica Estates Holliswood received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 16, 2025, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Violations Cited
06F
Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer AT ALL TIMES between uses: 50-100ppm chlorine or 200-400ppm quaternary ammonium. Change solution when visibly dirty or every 4 hours. Use separate cloths for food contact vs non-food contact. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BAGELS & CO — Inspection Questions
- Did BAGELS & CO pass their NYC health inspection on January 16, 2025?
- BAGELS & CO passed with an A grade on January 16, 2025 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did BAGELS & CO have?
- BAGELS & CO had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 06F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 06F (Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer) is a critical violation. Wiping cloths used on food contact surfaces not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Dirty wiping cloths spread millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to 30+ surfaces, causing facility-wide contamination.