Black Seed Bagels Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10112
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
December 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 0
Black Seed Bagels currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 1, 2025 found 3 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
- Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 1, 2025
- Date
- December 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 3 (3 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 20, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Black Seed Bagels's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a B, after a A in June 2024.
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.
Black Seed Bagels's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Seed Bagels's current NYC health grade?
Black Seed Bagels currently has a B grade.
When was Black Seed Bagels last inspected?
Black Seed Bagels was last inspected on December 1, 2025.
What was Black Seed Bagels's latest inspection score?
Black Seed Bagels's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Black Seed Bagels have in its latest inspection?
Black Seed Bagels had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Black Seed Bagels located?
Black Seed Bagels is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, NY 10112.
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: 50095479
Last updated: June 26, 2026