BAGEL BISTRO
5663 SE CROOKED OAK AVE, Hobe Sound FL 33455 · 561-222-5758
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread and cheese with barehands for sandwich making at prep line in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bagels in freezer in Togo bags Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above ham in flip top refrigerator Operator placed eggs in lower shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in oatmeal container. Operator removed.
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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of pickles stored on walk-in refrigerator floor Operator placed on shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on floor in rear hallway.
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Establishment is under a Boil water notice issued on 6.24.26. No alternative water available. Operator disconnected coffee machine and ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 74F, left out for less than 1 hour on cook line. Cook placed patties in walk in cooler.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Boil water notice was issued on 6.24.26. No alternative water available. Operator disconnected coffee machine and ice machine. See stop sale. Operator provided bagged ice for drinks and bottled water for hand washing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not available. Operator provided during inspection.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean container with sausage patties without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands.
Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sausage patties. Operator reversed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Flat bread box stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on a shelf.
Single-service spoons and knifes not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced turkey and ham sliced on 10/14 at walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees presently on shift and certified food service manager not present at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen and front register area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front register area ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten bagel sandwich on prep table by cutting board with knife.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler door and door handle soiled with grease and food debris.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over fully cooked eggs and salad dressings at walk in cooler. Cream cheese with lox stored over scallion and cucumber cream cheese at flip top cooler at front customer area. Operator stored all products properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees on shift during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front cook line area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance observed in ice machine.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler sliced ham marked 07/31/24 add sliced turkey marked 07/30/24- not used within 7 days- see stop sale.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At cookline- Employee washed hands for 5 seconds then proceeded to cook food for order- educated operator employee washed hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread and cheese with barehands for sandwich making at prep line in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler - Raw smoked salmon over pickles operator stored properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline- raw shell eggs (85F - Cold Holding)- food not prepared or portioned today- food left on counter- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operators placed on time as a public health control for remaining time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air fresheners,eye drops, bottled medicines over poppy seed bin near cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No procedures for milk under time as a public health control.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Phone and speaker in food prep area
Food stored on floor. Observed Canola oil on floor
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed Paper towel under cutting board in prep area.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bacon and cheese without washing hands. Employee went to wash hands and changed gloves.
Bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee put on a shelf.
Employee coffee container on a food preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation area in kitchen. Employee removed food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee removed.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over precooked chicken breast in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48°F, at front counter for less than 2 hours. Cooler was stocked 2 hours ago. Operator placed milk in walk in cooler.
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