TOASTED BAGEL MIDTOWN
178 NE 29 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the reach in cooler with many cut marks, no longer cleanable. Operator has new board in storage and replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back prep area handwashing sink with a bag of clean towels. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside potatoes container at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at kitchen. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 58 inside reach in cooler. Operator discarded the water and replenish with hot water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cups and coffee cups stored on floor at front counter.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled at prep area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of towels stored inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed the bag Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board still no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout front prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed floors soiled. **Time Extended**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 at lobby self served cooler, packages of cut fruit/ melon and prepared on site orange juice with no label or date information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed at lobby self served cooler prepared on site cups of orange juice with no label or date information. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in lobby area at coffee/ tea area, coffee cups stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed observed to go boxes for coffee stored in floor in lobby area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting board across from oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board still soiled with black mold like substance. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Chef removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed handwashing sink still blocked by cleaning supplies. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu for all items containing lox not marked with an asterisk. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed on menu for all items containing lox still not marked with an asterisk. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Eduardo Hernandez hired about 3 months ago with no proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed employee training not available for employee Eduardo Hernandez. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed for employee Eduardo Hernandez hired more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed 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 for employee Eduardo Hernandez. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed next to exit door in kitchen, clean containers stored on floor. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from oven. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints. Chef provided employee with hats. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout front prep area. 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 at lobby self served cooler, packages of cut fruit/ melon and prepared on site orange juice with no label or date information. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in lobby area at coffee/ tea area, coffee cups stored on floor. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter a shaker of sugar not labeled. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef crack raw shelled egg into pan and proceeded to grab other ingredients to place into pan without changing gloves and washing hand. Employee washed hands and placed new gloves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired division license dated 10/1/2022. Operator paid license during inspection. Confirmation number: 238936179. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter container of butter (74F - Cold Holding). As per chef for 3 hours. Chef placed onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at cutting board across from oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Chef removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu for all items containing lox not marked with an asterisk. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Eduardo Hernandez hired about 3 months ago with no proof of training. 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. Observed for employee Eduardo Hernandez hired more than 60 days. Warning
- 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed customers dog walking without owner throughout lobby area of establishment and sitting on dining room couches. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager turned water valve at bottom of sink on. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold like debris on interior door.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water on prep table next to slicer. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs then to food prep no hand wash gloves change. Educated employee and he washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.10-1-2022 license expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding) employee put ice on cream cheese to bring temperature down. Retemped at 42F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.black mold like debris on cutting board on prep line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of cloths in hand sink in rear prep area.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 Employees over 60 days no proof of food safety training. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cream cheese with lox made 2-7 no date mark. Employee dated lox mix. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).