Summary:
Absolute Bagels, a beloved NYC bagel shop, suddenly closed after a health inspection revealed 67 violations including rat infestations.
The shop's last bagels are being auctioned on eBay, with bids starting at $14.99 per bagel.
The closure shocked many loyal customers who considered the shop a neighborhood institution.
The health inspection uncovered rat droppings in food preparation, storage, and service areas.
The auction ends on December 23rd.
Last Call for Absolute Bagels!
The Upper West Side's beloved Absolute Bagels, a staple since the 1990s, unexpectedly closed this week after a health inspection revealed a shocking number of violations, including rat droppings and dead rodents. Now, the shop's last bagels are up for grabs on eBay!
A piece of NYC history (and a pricey breakfast):
The auction features plain, cinnamon raisin, and pumpernickel bagels. Bidding starts at $14.99 per bagel, or you can get a set of three for $49.99. The seller promises free shipping!
<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/196893259361?itmmeta=01JF3RZ6D236HER7GP1ERVTB8A&hash=item2dd7c0b661:g:CCkAAOSwtPRnXN3P">Check out the eBay auction here!</a>
The shocking closure:
The Department of Health cited 67 violations, leading to the immediate closure. The report detailed rat infestations in food preparation areas.
The closure devastated loyal customers who considered Absolute Bagels a neighborhood institution and part of their daily routine.
The future?
It is currently unknown if Absolute Bagels will reopen.
The auction ends December 23rd.
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