Beloved UWS Bagel Shop Shuts Down Amid Health Concerns
Absolute Bagels, a popular bagel shop on the Upper West Side, has been permanently closed by the health department due to severe health violations, including rodent and insect infestations, unsafe food storage, and unsanitary conditions. The shop had a history of noncompliance, with previous closures in 2013 and 2017 for similar issues. The closure has shocked the local community, but the health department deemed it necessary to protect public health.