New York City, NY - An inspection on 08/13/2025 at La Bagel Delight uncovered significant health code violations.
The restaurant is located at 90 Court Street Brooklyn Ny in New York City's Downtown Brooklyn district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "04c. Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. (critical: critical)." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving hand washing, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Restaurant industry standards emphasize hand washing as fundamental to food safety protocols Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. Per CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, La Bagel Delight faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
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.
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| SCORE | 11 |
| Latitude | 40.673477965614 |
| DBA | LA BAGEL DELIGHT |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| NTA | BK37 |
| BBL | 3009600042 |
| PHONE | 7183989529 |
| Census Tract | 015700 |
| STREET | 7 AVENUE |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| Council District | 39 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Bagels/Pretzels |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| Community Board | 306 |
| BIN | 3020372 |
| BUILDING | 122 |
| CAMIS | 50107995 |
| GRADE | A |
| ZIPCODE | 11215 |
| Longitude | -73.976138377037 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 02G; 09E |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10F: 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. || 02G: 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. || 09E: Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. |
This inspection was conducted on August 13, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 10F: 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. | 02G: 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. | 09E: Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink..
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.
