Bagel Boss

2101 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566

Passed re-check · Mar 13, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 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 Mar 13, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 13

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Mar 12

    Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jun 27

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Nov 18

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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