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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL in BOCA RATON has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912534

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish washing area old labels left on clean dishes. Operator was educated on proper cleaning procedures for dishes and all old labels were removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 2 separate sanitizer bucket with quaternary solution in them not at proper minimum strength. Observed 50ppm in both sanitizer buckets. Educated operator on proper sanitizer solution minimum strengths. Operator added correct amount of sanitizer to solution 200ppm quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw smoked salmon stored over fully cooked turkey sausage. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and operator stored food properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed bagels with Asiago cheese baked on top in front counter area that exceeded the 4 hour time limit. Time stamp indicates 6:00-10:00am observed bagels still in use at 10:30 am. Operator was educated on proper hold times for TPHC foods and bagels were discarded. See stop sale.
  • 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed bagels with Asiago cheese baked on top in front counter area that exceeded the 4 hour time limit. Time stamp indicates 6:00-10:00am observed bagels still in use at 10:30 am. Operator was educated on proper hold times for TPHC foods and bagels were discarded. See stop sale.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area a can opener with large amounts of food debris build up around the blade. Educated operator on proper cleaning procedures for the can opener and operator cleaned the can opener blade properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bagel seeding station a hand wash sink with a bottle of degreaser in it. Educated operator on proper storage procedures for chemicals and hand wash sinks and degreaser was removed and properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed two hand wash sinks with soap that was unable to be dispensed. The light was flashing red and soap was not automatically dispensing. Educated operator on proper soap dispenser procedures and soap dispenser was fixed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at hand wash sink near prep area and dishwashing area 2 bottles of an unknown chemical without proper labeling. Educated operator on proper labeling procedures and operator properly labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

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