Empire Bagels

1515 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509

Passed · Aug 31, 2026 Directions
81
Good BiteKarma score 81 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 31, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces, cited 3 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 31

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Nov 4

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Sep 19

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  7. Passed Aug 14

    Inspection

    9 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45°F as required.
    • Critical Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
    • Critical Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

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