BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL in FORT LAUDERDALE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
2151 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470516
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in public restroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931036
Inspection Date: 10/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820467
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in line reach in cooler displaying 60°F. Actual temperature 40°F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of metal shavings and food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed battery operated paper towel dispenser on south west side of cook line not functioning.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind front counter. Operator disposed of. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719496
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink, phone, keys, on shelf above flour sacks. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pan shelf in dish area.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341320
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup on food storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed microwave with cooked egg overflow inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed deli slicer with food buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8416457
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area flip top.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in mop sink.
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 plastic containers used for cooking eggs with cracks in bottom of containers. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site