Popular Bagel Shop in Philadelphia Ordered to Cease Operation Over Health Hazards

In a routine inspection by the Philadelphia Health Department, a Manhattan Bagel location was cited for multiple violations. Improper food handling methods and debris accumulation were among the violations reported. The facility needs to correct these violations before business operations can resume.

Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 11, 2025, and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.

Highlights

  • Manhattan Bagel was ordered to cease operations temporarily due to several health code violations.
  • The violations include the accumulation of debris and rodent droppings in several areas of the facility.
  • Business operations will resume after correcting the violations noted in the report.

Manhattan Bagel

  • Where: 125 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Date: September 11, 2025

Manhattan Bagel on 18th Street in Philadelphia has recently undergone a health inspection. The health code violations observed in this inspection resulted in the facility being ordered to temporarily cease operations. The violations were documented by the on-site inspector in a report.

Inspectors first observed an employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. There was expired milk in the mini refrigerator, and cut tomatoes were stored at 44°F. In the basement refrigerator, raw eggs were found above the ready-to-eat foods…

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