BAGEL BAR INC
8 N ANOKA AVE, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-657-2167
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage Patty (121F - Hot Holding); Scrambled egg (111F - Hot Holding), per operator was placed in crock pot since 7:00 am, operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed a case of raw hard shell eggs over a bag of grits and package of cheese in the reach in cooler in storage area, owner moved the grits and cheese to different shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage Patty (121F - Hot Holding); Scrambled egg (111F - Hot Holding), per operator was placed in crock pot since 7:00 am, operator voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bag of pastrami, ham and turkey in reach in cooler behind counter with no date mark, per the operator stated was bagged Monday.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu no asterisk next to cold smoked salmon.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on in food preparation area, employee placed one on.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to owner.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees without hair restraints on, employees put one on.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of chips on the floor next to the reach in freezer, owner picked up.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee stirrers out in dining area by coffee urns not individually wrapped, owner moved.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the register, employee put gloves on with no hand wash to work on order, stopped employee educated on hand washing, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over deli ham and white american cheese in the reach in cooler, operator moved it.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in the reach in cooler at the counter that was not date marked after it was open, operator stated was open a couple of days ago, operator date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator with a watch and bracelet on while prepping food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter with no hair restraint, employee put restraint on.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in the reach in cooler at the front counter and the reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator is aware and going to get.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in dry storage area, advised operator will need to remove carpeting in their small dry storage area.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no can at hand wash sink, operator put one there.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed dry storage items stored on floor, operator removed.
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.