DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

2250 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: 3620237

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887000

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co tanks by the walk in cooler not secured.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open cup of coffee on prep table. Manager discarded coffee and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two boxes of commercial processed avocados on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up boxes. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding), items left on the counter to portion but it got busy. Manager returned items to walk in cooler to cool back down **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A couple of handwashing stations had a cart in front of sink. Manager moved carts. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser not dispensing towels. Manager changed batteries Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886211

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed ceiling tiles soiled.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788902

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed catering upright and exposed on top shelf above prep line. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bagel prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and removed standing water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep cutting board at prep line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat pickles. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at prep table in kitchen out of original commercial packaging not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects at bagel prep area. Additionally, observed approximately 2 live flying insects at food storage bins used for bagels at front counter. Operator killed approximately 7 flying insects and sanitized both areas. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 heavy whipping cream opened September 8, 2024 and not date marked. Operator properly dated marked item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 without food handling certificates.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site