Empire Bagels

379 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528

Passed · Sep 30, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 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 17 of 17 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Sep 30, 2026: passed with 11 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage)., cited 2 times, plus 13 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 17 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 30

    Inspection

    11 violations
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • 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 Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  3. Passed Feb 2

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  4. 2025
  5. Passed Nov 25

    Re-Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  6. Passed Nov 7

    Re-Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin