BAGEL BOSS
18549 W DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33180 · 954.319.5456
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after coming from outside. Manager coached employee and instructed him to wash hands.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by fan.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Managed rearranged.
Observed Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by various cleaning equipment.
Observed hand washing sink behind front counter being used as a dump sink. Handwash sink can not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Observed raw avocados not washed prior to preparation.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
Reach-in cooler under grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to table top fan stored inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets under fat grill torn.
Observed cup or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ownership cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Chef discarded cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Ownership reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored at ambient temperature. Butter was 52F - Cold Holding.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over milk in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored at ambient temperature. Butter was 52F - Cold Holding.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles being stored on floor in kitchen area and cases of drinks being stored on floor in storage closet.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil food residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage closet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 4+ employees present and engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 at time of licensing inspection establishment operating without a license. Establishment was open to public serving about 19 customers. At time of inspection a temporary license was emailed to operator.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at room temperature. Eggs were located under flat grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter being stored at 67F - Cold Holding. Butter was located on prep table. As per person in charge butter had only been out for about 2 hours. Person placed butter in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand washing sink missing behind front counter. Plans were approved with sink however sink was never installed. Observed employees prepping food and drinks at time of inspection. Advised that hand washing sink needs to be installed and operable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stack of red trays being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
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 4+ employees present and engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case takeout cup lids being stored on floor in dry room.
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.