Health Department Closes Tal Bagels on Upper West Side for Serious Violations
TL;DR
Tal Bagels on Broadway between 90th and 91st Street was closed by the NYC Health Department after a July 17 inspection scored 157 violation points, including contamination in the food prep/storage area, cross-contamination risks, mice, roaches, and sewage disposal issues. The shop had previously earned an A rating in June 2025, and it may reopen once the cited conditions are fixed, with a reopening window from 24 hours to several weeks; staff were seen cleaning as of Sunday noon.
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