B
Bagels/Pretzels · Midtown-Times Square
BLACK SEED BAGELS health grade & inspection history
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10112
27
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 7% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 15 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Dec 1, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 1, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 03ACritical violation
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.
- 04DCritical violation
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.
Score trend
BLACK SEED BAGELS inspection history
2 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | B | 27 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 20, 2025 | — | 25 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 24, 2024 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 30, 2023 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Official location
BLACK SEED BAGELS on the map
Common questions
BLACK SEED BAGELS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BLACK SEED BAGELS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Dec 1, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 27 violation points.
When was BLACK SEED BAGELS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 1, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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