BAGEL BAKERY
4113 NW 16TH BLVD, Gainesville FL 32605 · 352-384-9110
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around warewashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024015759 | Jan 5, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. Owner tried to switch hoses on the splitter, back flow was sealed in place.
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. Observed lack of a plan. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles have buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels in the dispenser on the front line. Paper towels were added.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the 2 door reach-in cooler coolers handles have flour and a moist substance in/on the handles. These were cleaned by staff.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket on the front line stored on the burlap bags with baked goods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the bulk containers in the hallway have an accumulation of soil/debris on the exterior. ALSO, the red lids for bulk items on the front line are soiled. And the drain for the soda machine is soiled.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed 2 soiled sanitizer solutions on the front line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : c-fold paper towels stored on the floor by the 2 door reach-in cooler.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around bagel making area of kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink at the end of the splitter with black hose attached.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.Maragh expired 7/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unsweetened tea nozzle interior soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. "Nova" (raw salmon) posted on menu, no asterisk. Manager made a sign indicating "Nova" is raw salmon, asterisk will be added to menu once shop is closed and employee can climb onto counter to update menu.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old/expired ownership license posted by office.
Equipment in poor repair. -Metal bagel baskets with rust starting to surface. -Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with deep cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Bags of bagels on floor in walk in freezer, manager placed on rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Small reach in cooler on front line gasket is soiled. -Under the counter interior storage cabinets soiled with food debris. -Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust. -Food racks in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. -Exterior dried onion containers soiled with old food debris. -Clean utensil drying rack bottom shelf soiled. -Cooling rack soiled with food debris by hood system.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar jalapeño bagel (74F - Cold Holding) item on front counter display area at room temperature, operator placed item on time as a public health control application with specific time frames of 7-11 and 11-2.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter reach in cooler stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained brown throughout the back part of kitchen. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on ledge above ice machine lid, manager discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Blue cutting board with multiple/deep cut marks on shelf by Three compartment sink, manager discarded into trash can. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area the right side doors gasket is torn. Hood filters are starting to rust/chip away above kettle in back kitchen. Multiple metal bagel bins are starting to rust. Coffee bean storage rack in hallway is starting to rust the surface.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle directly touching ice in front counter ice bin, manager removed handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above kettle in back kitchen are soiled. Small reach in cooler behind front counter gasket is soiled, manager cleaned. Coffee bean storage rack in kitchen is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Croissants and other baked items in walk in freezer no cover, manager covered with plastic wrap.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Bagels on trays directly next to Handwash sink on front line, manager moved bagel away from sink, spoke to manager about possibly installing a splash guard.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food contaminated by flying insect. Observed 1 muffin on top of display case with a fly that landed on it, employee discarded. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on muffin behind front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pan/plate holding muffins on top of display case soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled/stained with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in the back kitchen are stained brown.
Equipment in poor repair. Metal baskets holding bagels the silver finish is wareing away causing rust to surface. Metal bagel basket in the back by mixer the metal corners are starting to bend.
Food stored on floor. One container of pepperonis and 2 containers of chili on floor in walk in freezer, operator placed items back on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener table attachment soiled in prep area. Storage shelves in the back of kitchen soiled. Fan guards in the walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Pan of croissants and varies pasties uncovered in walk in freezer, operator covered.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle dawn dish soap over clean boards on clean dish rack. Operator moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the ends of splitter attached to faucet next to boiler equipment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior dairy reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection. Interior oven on back counter on front line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using the time as a public health control on cream/milk for self service on front counter, blank time as a public health control application was on board in office, operator filled out.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelf under front counter falling down next to display reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen the tiles are heavily stained brown.
Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters rusting away above boiler. Cutting boards with deep cut marks on reach in coolers on front cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Croissants and scones in walk in freezer, operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored/over with ready-to-eat food. Original bag of unwashed onions over prepped lettuce and sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler. Avocados with original stickers attached to fruit stored over prepped lettuce in front line reach in cooler. Operator moved all unwashed below ready to eat foods.
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment utilizing Atlantic smoked salmon. Package does not contain information regarding if salmon is cold or hot smoked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature in unit is 45F. Manager stated temperature was under 41F this morning and all items were in unit for one hour. Ice placed on all items.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cream cheese with raw salmon in containers at front counter do not identify raw animal food as an ingredient.
Jan 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 25 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Female manager removed scoop from sugar without first washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. More than 30 live flies swarming around pan of bagels in kitchen area, flies landing on multiple bagels. Stop sale issued for entire pan of bagels. More than 10 live flies near mop sink in back kitchen area. More than 10 live flies near triple sink in back kitchen area.
No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment utilizing Atlantic smoked salmon. Package does not contain information regarding if salmon is cold or hot smoked.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bin of bagels on top of trash can with swarming flies in direct contact with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature in unit is 45F. Manager stated temperature was under 41F this morning and all items were in unit for one hour. Ice placed on all items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles with cleaning chemicals hanging on shelf next to paper towels in back hall area. Moved during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No device at hose connection side of splitter at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of strawberry cream cheese made yesterday with no date mark.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee scooping coffee with bare hands and fake nails.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of three microwaves soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on two reach in make tables soiled with food debris. Wire racks containing bagels heavily soiled with dust. Ice chute in dining area soiled with black substance. Soda nozzles at fountain machine soiled with black substance.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cream cheese with raw salmon in containers at front counter do not identify raw animal food as an ingredient.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two certificates missing date of birth. Two certificates missing trainer number. One certificate missing date of training. Seven certificates missing expiration date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bin of flour in back kitchen area.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelves at front counter separating.n
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. Reach in make table at front counter has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager began adding ice to unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on top of coffee beans. Phone on prep table. All were moved.
Food stored on floor and/or uncovered. Several bins of coffee on floor in kitchen. Cookies in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in ice. Handle of scoop in sugar. Manager removed all.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler near bagels soiled with food debris. Cabinets under counters heavily soiled with food debris. Cabinets under customer coffee area soiled with food debris. Cutting board on front line soiled with food debris. Shelf under hand sink at front counter soiled with broken building components.n
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee and tea filters on top of machines at front counter.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water with thick film on top and dripping from pipe in floor drain in cabinet under front counter.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles soiled with brown stains throughout kitchen area. Floor soiled throughout kitchen area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce on shelf over cut vegetables.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One soiled blue towel near ice bin. Manager discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar with no label. Manager added label.
Jul 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 3 plates of bagel on top of display case no sneeze guard or protection, operator put bagels in display case.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies flying around warewashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (63F - Cold Holding) in metal containers at front counter, operator stated item had been out of cooler for 3 hours, he labeled as such.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Interior oven on front counter. Self serve reach in cooler the back wall is soiled.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside sesame seeds.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and in side hallway to the outside back door. Floor soiled under reach in cooler in back kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the exit from kitchen to the back hallway.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on shelf above bagel cutting boards across from Three compartment sink. Operator moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler at the front counter and cutting board in the back kitchen with deep cut marks. Dairy reach in cooler at front counter has a gasket that is torn.
Food stored on floor. Box of croissants on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed on shelf.
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Establishment utilizing electric racket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard. Seed rack next to prep table soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled behind front counter. Wooden shelf holding bagel racks on wall behind front counter. Multiple cabinets up front the interior is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 black container on clean drying shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic lids on top of rack with the food contact surface facing upwards. Box of single service lids on floor at front counter.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Breads right next to Handwash sink by bagel display.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed container of strawberries over cut melon in reach in cooler in kitchen, operator placed strawberries below.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink sanitizer sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.