Bagels/Pretzels · New York City, NY

Baker's Dozen Bagel

81-09 Lefferts Boulevard

Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Baker's Dozen Bagel last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 12, 2025. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 4).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 20, 2024 to Dec 12, 2025.
Has Baker's Dozen Bagel ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 20, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Aug 2, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Mar 20, 2024

Violations cited

Official score: 15 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 04LPests