New York City, NY - A scheduled inspection at What A Bagel Cafe on 07/23/2025 documented several health code infractions.
Located in the heart of Forest Hills, What A Bagel Cafe operates from a prominent location at 25701 Union Tpke Queens Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
According to inspection records: "04h. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan. (critical: critical). 03a. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unk." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that What A Bagel Cafe immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
| BORO | Queens |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| NTA | QN44 |
| Census Tract | 155102 |
| PHONE | 7183430303 |
| ZIPCODE | 11004 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| DBA | WHAT A BAGEL CAFE |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Community Board | 413 |
| Council District | 23 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Bagels/Pretzels |
| STREET | UNION TPKE |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| CAMIS | 50142486 |
| Latitude | 40.745800658354 |
| SCORE | 22 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/23/2025 |
| BUILDING | 25701 |
| BBL | 4085130002 |
| GRADE | Z |
| BIN | 4439453 |
| Longitude | -73.714264649169 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04H; 03A; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04H: Raw; cooked or prepared food is adulterated; contaminated; cross-contaminated; or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. || 03A: 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04H: Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. | 03A: 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
