Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
June 10, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Ess-a-Bagel currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 10, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
June 10, 2026
- Date
- June 10, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 10, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-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: June 2026 and March 2025. Its latest score was 12, lower than its March 2025 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: 12
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 June 10, 2026.
What was Ess-a-Bagel's latest inspection score?
Ess-a-Bagel's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Ess-a-Bagel have in its latest inspection?
Ess-a-Bagel had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Ess-a-Bagel located?
Ess-a-Bagel is located at 324 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50052503
Last updated: June 26, 2026