Tal Bagels Health Inspection Grade
Bagels/pretzels · 1228 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
December 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Tal Bagels currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 18, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
December 18, 2025
- Date
- December 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 4, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tal Bagels has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its August 2024 score of 6.
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.
Tal Bagels's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tal Bagels's current NYC health grade?
Tal Bagels currently has a A grade.
When was Tal Bagels last inspected?
Tal Bagels was last inspected on December 18, 2025.
What was Tal Bagels's latest inspection score?
Tal Bagels's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Tal Bagels have in its latest inspection?
Tal Bagels had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tal Bagels located?
Tal Bagels is located at 1228 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 40901832
Last updated: June 26, 2026