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Hot Bagels on 5th

523 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

American Park Slope-Gowanus (718) 768-1052

Grade A · as of Apr 16, 2026

Hot Bagels on 5th was last inspected on April 16, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 16, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 12 points (A range)

2 critical1 general

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

Official wording (code 06F)
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 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.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

Apr 16, 2026 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 general Show violations
- GeneralOther
  
  Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
Feb 5, 2025 A 7 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 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.
Feb 14, 2024 A 7 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02B)
  Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.