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July Health Inspections: 21 Jefferson County Restaurants Fall Short
health2 months ago

July Health Inspections: 21 Jefferson County Restaurants Fall Short

July saw 21 Jefferson County restaurants fail to meet the Jefferson County Department of Health’s standard (scores below 85). Hotspot in Homewood scored a 48 and was temporarily closed before two follow-up inspections raised it to 89; many other eateries faced issues such as improper temperature control, mold, pests, unlabeled chemicals, and missing employee health policies, with several improving to 85+ on reinspections within 60 days.

Health Department Closes Tal Bagels on Upper West Side for Serious Violations
food2 months ago

Health Department Closes Tal Bagels on Upper West Side for Serious Violations

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.