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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL in VERO BEACH has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

West Madison Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555181

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Ambient 44f **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13549948

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bagel walk in cooler handle has old food debris
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance in dining room
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in food debris in bagel room
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in bagel room
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grab and go cooler Veggie cream cheese 44f, ; scallion cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); pumpkin cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) ambient Warning
  • 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Nova cream cheese prepped this morning at 7 am. Observed at 2pm
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher in bagel room
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee does not have access to training Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks. Employee states manager wants them to use rags
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891925

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple non working coolers. Operator is using down coolers as tables.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and tuna in bagel cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor under prep table
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in buckets. Operator is on site and is actively working with roofers and landlord to fix roof leak. Water is confined to one small area. No cross contamination observed
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hot shot tag hanging on wire rack above food container. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler opened 4 days ago
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 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. 2 new employees. Manager had employees sign form Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833038

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt bin 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. Backpack on bags of garlic in bagel area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to managers **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink. Manager hung sign Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Black wire rack Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found at 47f. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink hose
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8704773

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over coffee in walk in cooler
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter at room temperature. Provided operator with time plan **Corrective Action Taken**