BAGEL BOSS
9543 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 9543195456
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 42 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in cook line used to stored black containers. Operator removed containers.
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/ Observed more than 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter stored used under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Form was provided via email.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cracked raw shells eggs (60 F - Cold Holding) on melted ice at grill station. As per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager placed cracked raw shell eggs in freezer for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single service plastic utensils for customer self-service not protected to prevent contamination on top counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill station soiled.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed towel.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training at establishment for David Zohar and Jonathan Zohar. As per employee, hired for more than 60 days
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed ice bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training at establishment for David Zohar and Jonathan Zohar. As per employee, hired for more than 60 days
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop ice inside of ice machine. Employee removed plastic cup.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door between both doors.
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream cones in a clear display box missing over head protection displayed at front counter.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk into establishment and touch clean equipment without washing hands. Owner was coached on hand wash procedures.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without license. As per owner, establishment has been operating for 4 weeks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wood counter stored in front of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Wood counter was moved to different location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside of hand wash sink at front counter. Owner removed wet wiping cloth from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located behind front counter and 3 compartment sink. Owner provided paper towels at hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Owner provided soap at hand wash sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above reach in cooler at front counter.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door between both doors.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.observed no drain boards at 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located behind front counter and 3 compartment sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink installed at establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.