BAGEL BOSS
740 W 41 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed excessive accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards . **Repeat Violation**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets when handling food. Employee took off the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Water temperature of 70 F. Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no labels on fruit salad ( cut melons inside) containers displayed at the dining cooler . Manager sent the fruit salad containers behind the counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed coffee machine draining in a container instead of in the regular system.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped disposable forks with food contact surface up for customer self service. . Manager in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on front counters .
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 quart sanitizer concentration on sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer was changed immediately, then 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touched the kitchen door , put gloves on and started working touching food contact surface instead of washing hands first. Employees were coached about handwashing . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of incorrect sanitizer concentration.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor inside dry storage. Manager moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pizza bagel and fruit salad prepared on site for customer self serving without labels. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue on reach in cooler used to stored milk inside the kitchen. .
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable coffee cup box stored on the floor at the hallway on the side. Manager moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with food with the same gloves without washing his hands.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the front used to discard food leftover. Person in charge coached the staff about the issue . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the vent above kitchen door. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the dry storage floor.and cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water by the expresso machine . **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet soiled towel under the cutting board. Manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed Caesar salad, Pizza bagel, tossed salad, fresh cut fruit for customer self serving **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided. **Warning**
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature of 80 F at the hot line. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups boxes stored on the floor. **Warning**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside mop bucket. **Warning**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash container and continued working with food. Employee was coached. **Warning**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and serving food without the license . Establishment serving customers without approval. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs and egg whites above lettuce and egg salad inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs in the reach in cooler drawer stored underneath the flat top. Manager discarded them. **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed unisex employee restroom hand sink not reaching 85 F, the highest temperature was 83 F. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).