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BOCA BAGEL BAR

With 8 inspections documented, BOCA BAGEL BAR maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in BOCA RATON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4251 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470128

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13468329

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at front line and flip top cooler cutting board on cook line with black and green mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed nova by the pound, sliced nova and cream cheese not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10911962

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear entrance by soda closet.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in prep area knives underneath panini press and table is covered in food debris.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in storage area near rear door landing on bags of flour and utensils. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat foods like ranch and banana peppers. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in soda room by rear entrance. Operator killed roach and disposed of it. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator food was not prepared or portioned today. As per operator eggs were out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved eggs to another operable walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Asiago and cheddar bagels with baked cheese on top not time marked. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for the remaining 2 hours. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home fried potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) observed in pan on top of cooling rack on flat top grill ; hash browns (80F - Hot Holding) observed on cooling rack on top of flat top grill. Per operator out of temperature for approximately one hour. Operator returned products to flat top grill to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored over reach in freezer in back storage area. Operator properly stored paint cans. Observed roach bait stored over stickers that go onto food containers. Operator properly stored chemicals. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked roast beef (115F - Cooling) @10:40 cooling since 10:25, @11:08 107F; cooked potatoes (114F - Cooling) @10:40 cooling since 10:25, @11:08 112F - Observed on cook line table. At current rate of cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved products to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at front line and flip top cooler cutting board on cook line with black and green mold like substance.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed nova by the pound, sliced nova and cream cheese not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine and quaternary sanitizer, not available at time of inspection.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with Murphys Oil Soap solution in the front counter area without a proper label. Operator properly labeled chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883888

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on the prep table. Employee removed coffee Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch. Cook removed watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing on hallway wall to restroom and back prep room
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler and case of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items packaged on site at self serve at front counter not with appropriate labeling. Arugula pastries
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager called provider and they emailed a parasite destruction letter Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter; (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter during breakfast rush, chef said one hour. Chef returned butter back to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted. Manager found and posted advisory Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water in restroom not reaching 85°f

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883285

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752662

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a food storage container in sugar without handle. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oatmeal on floor at the storage area in back. Operator removed item and properly stored item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados at reach in cooler near grill with cut avocado at food storage container. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt out of commercial packing not properly labeled. Operator labeled item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler by grill raw salmon over cooked hash browns. Operator removed item and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed approximately 10 raw shelled eggs at reach in cooler by grill cracked. Operator discarded items. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 3 at prep area half and half (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese scallions (54F - Cold Holding); hash brown (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded items. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 3 at prep area half and half (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese scallions (54F - Cold Holding); hash brown (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded items. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at grill or near grill cooked hash browns cooked approximately 1 hour ago (103F - Hot Holding-9:00); cooked pork sausage cooked approximately 20 minutes ago 9:30(114F - Hot Holding). Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened Sunday morning at 7:00am not properly date marked. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream cheese with scallions as per operator made Sunday morning at 7:00am. Item was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees not certified. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486459

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table at exit door- observed employee bottle of water on prep table.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen prep table bottom shelf at exit door- observed handle of scoop being stored inside sugar.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler at mixer.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen reach in cooler at mop sink- observed shelves rusted.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen- observed employee exit main kitchen at rear exit door, re enter kitchen without washing hands or putting on gloves. Observed employee began to clean food contact surfaces. No hand wash.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365877

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk-in cooler, manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on cook line
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has no hot water