BOCA BAGELWORKS

8177 W GLADES RD BAYS 1 & 2, BOCA RATON 33434

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842356

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above the cutting board in kitchen. Manager moved drink Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824698

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at cook line without hair restraint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Manager labeled flour Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top att front counter at egg salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for service
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806216

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open and used bottle of water on the cutting board at front counter. Manager removed bottles of water Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Red peppers at prep table with stickers , manager removed stickers and washed peppers before cutting. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pot ofhard boiled eggs being cooled down in the handwashing sink on the cook line , cook removed hard boiled eggs and cleaned the handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
  • 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. No firms present for employees Form emailed. Manager printed and filled out during Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715294

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour was not labeled Manager labeled flour Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876619

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875549

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed one live roach at rep table below storage bin at front counter in kitchen. One live roach at the end of prep table, and one dead roach. Additional, observed at bagel making machine one live roach and one dead roach near food storage bin. Observed one live roach at kettle in prep area. One dead roach on shelf below triple sink at dishwashing area and one live roach on the wall across from grill behind prep table. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872965

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at storage food container rack by triple sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed home fries stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked onions without cover at walk in cooler. As per operator cooked last night.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
  • 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 walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
  • 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 front line in steamer cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Cooked approximately an hour ago at 11:30am.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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 multiple employees certificate expired.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8821581

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 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. Emailed form **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8549040

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed plates being stored not inverted on storage shelf. Operator stored plates inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee wearing no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Display cooler- cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen dish area- observed Hot shot and raid fly insect killer on storage shelf. Operator removed Hot Shot and Raid. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463407

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed