EINSTEIN BROTHERS BAGELS 3681
5003 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tile soiled with dust above the oven and in the front dining area. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding under the bagel display area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted a copy. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the small reach in cooler under the coffee maker.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the back prep table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink slime in the interior of the ice machine in the back prep area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceilings and walls around the proofer and oven in the back area.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove moldings in the front of the house area.
- 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 top of the microwave. Manager had employee remove phone. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed manager a choking poster. Manager printed poster. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up in the fan guards of the walk in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the inside of the reach in cooler in the front line by the coffee station soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a small amount of ice build up inside of walk in freezer.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler located on left-side at front counter. Employee wiped up the standing water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed formica counter next to bagel slicer damaged. Observed missing formica on front line next to coffee machine.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up on floor,around equipment on front line.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed recycle dumpster with missing lid.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded items around dumpster area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up reach in cooler gaskets on front line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining hand sink in kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stain cutting boards on make line. Observed accumulated debris on bagel display case.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).