BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS
2877 Stirling Road
Hollywood, Florida, 33004
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the bagel bakery, WD-40 stored on the shelf behind the yeast. The chemical was moved to the office. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bagel bakery area, the hand sink paper towel dispenser does not dispense the paper towels. Batteries were changed. The dispenser now works properly Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the bagel bakery area, a spray bottle of degreaser was hanging by the window and was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the guest restroom. The manager refilled the dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line behind front counter. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top sheet pan in bakery station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food ( bucket with pickles )not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler .Operator elevated bucket Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning properly in storage room. Light bulbs seems to be very dim.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line above hot box. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Some areas cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Employee training will be reviewed next unannounced routine inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bagel prep area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food debris under mixer bowl in bagel prep area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in storage room. Operator inverted lids in storage area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed water hose stored above single service lids in the storage area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in the bagel prep station area, opposite the bagel oven. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antiseptic spray stored on a shelf above salt in bagel prep station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live ,small flying insects on wall above coffee station in dining room next to front counter.. 2 live, small flying insects flying around coffee maker in dining room by front counter, 6 live, small flying insects on wall above customer bathroom inside dining room. 3 live, small flying insects on ceiling by entrance to front counter in dining room area. 3 live, small flying insects on wall above single service forks in the dining room. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. 2 live ,small flying insects flying around in food service area near front counter next to dining room. 3 live ,small flying insects on exterior sealed plastic bucket in bagel prep area next to mixer. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live ,small flying insects on legs of prep table under near mixer in bagel prep station. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live , small flying insects, underneath mixer bowl in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at time of inspection at bagel station. 2 live , small flying insects on sealed flour bags in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at bagel station at time of inspection. 7 live ,small flying insects on wall in mop sink area. 7 live , small flying insects on garbage bags in food prep area near triple sink in kitchen. 9 live , small flying insects on outer wall of walk-in cooler in prep station. 4 live ,small flying insects on drying rack above triple sink. 4 live , small flying insects on the front of prep sink across walk-in cooler in prep room. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one chemical spray bottle opposite bagel oven with no label. Operator labeled bottle "sanitizer" during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 head of lettuce inside bagel walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site 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. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham(47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. One new employee hired, operator read and signed employee reporting agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).