Ess -a- Bagel Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
2
Last inspection
September 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 2
Ess -a- Bagel currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 16, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 2 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 16, 2025
- Date
- September 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 2
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Sep 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 3, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 19, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Ess -a- Bagel has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and September 2024. Its latest score was 2, lower than its September 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Ess -a- Bagel's latest score: 2
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ess -a- Bagel's current NYC health grade?
Ess -a- Bagel currently has a A grade.
When was Ess -a- Bagel last inspected?
Ess -a- Bagel was last inspected on September 16, 2025.
What was Ess -a- Bagel's latest inspection score?
Ess -a- Bagel's latest inspection score was 2 points.
How many violations did Ess -a- Bagel have in its latest inspection?
Ess -a- Bagel had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Ess -a- Bagel located?
Ess -a- Bagel is located at 55 Water Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50090847
Last updated: June 26, 2026