BAGEL BISTRO
173 N. US HIGHWAY 1, Tequesta FL 33469 · 5615751799
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed out procedure during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025086702 | Oct 9, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024070263 | Oct 2, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023044371 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. I) observed ice machine mold-like substance or slime..
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in the granola container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above LBC OVEN.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cream cheese on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 77 degrees.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed berries above cooked vegetables in walkin refrigerator.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced tomatoes, egg salad,, tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding) on left side of unit. Operator called for service, and placed ice on top of food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed home fries potatoes at cook line not time marked. Operator marked 8:30
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. I) observed ice machine mold-like substance or slime..
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at Counter hand sink.. Operator placed soap at sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in the granola container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above LBC OVEN.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cream cheese on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 77 degrees.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed berries above cooked vegetables in walkin refrigerator.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bacon and clean plates, without washing hands. Employee went to wash her hands.
No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
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/
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Cook removed.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliding glass cooler in kitchen: cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator iced down products. walk in cooler: tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) rechecked 45F; egg salad (44F - Cold Holding) Rechecked 43F; ham (46F - Cold Holding) Rechecked 45F - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox cream cheese spread and loaded lox sandwich not identified as a raw animal protein menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen and at flip top cooler in front customer area.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Walk in cooler: Chicken salad made 9/30, sliced turkey, sliced ham, sliced pastrami from 9/30.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliding glass cooler in kitchen: cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator iced down products. walk in cooler: tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding) rechecked 45F; egg salad (44F - Cold Holding) Rechecked 43F; ham (46F - Cold Holding) Rechecked 45F - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark observed for dairy creamers used for coffee. Operator time marked dairy creamers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox cream cheese spread and loaded lox sandwich not identified as a raw animal protein menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen and at flip top cooler in front customer area.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cheddar bagel no time mark at front service line area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife, sponges and food debris in hand wash sink in back kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by front service line area.
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli case: quiche (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (46F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Creamer and milk time stamp 6:30-10:30. Product still in use at 10:40. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Asiago bagels no time mark. Per operator, Asiago bagels made at 6am. Asiago bagels still in use at 10:20.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli case: quiche (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (46F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Creamer and milk time stamp 6:30-10:30. Product still in use at 10:40. Operator discarded product.
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.
Oct 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli case: quiche (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (46F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Creamer and milk time stamp 6:30-10:30. Product still in use at 10:40. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Asiago bagels no time mark. Per operator, Asiago bagels made at 6am. Asiago bagels still in use at 10:20.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli case: quiche (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (46F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed Creamer and milk time stamp 6:30-10:30. Product still in use at 10:40. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Asiago bagels no time mark. Per operator, Asiago bagels made at 6am. Asiago bagels still in use at 10:20.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel polish stored next to coffee pods at front counter area. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Chemical spray bottles hanging on hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed chemicals.
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.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bagels without washing hands first. Cook washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked commercial processed chicken 49°F, in sliding glass door cooler next to grill. Cook stated removed from walk in cooler 1 hour ago. Cook placed chicken back into walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled.
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - raw shell eggs; sliced cheese and sausage at cook line; as per operator foods on time since 9:00 am; operator time marked;
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. Printed out procedure during inspection
Handwash sink by three compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- coking pan stored inside Operator removed
Food stored on floor- cream cheese bucket in the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly
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.