BAGEL BOSS
740 W 41 ST, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.5639813
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. 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.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook was using his cell phone and hen finishing, he got gloves but never washed his hands before engaged in food preparation. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with mayonnaise on kitchen floor and plastic bottles of water on the dry storage floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located by the service window soiled with accumulation of coffee residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard with disposable cups on the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on kitchen table. Employee prepared sanitizer solution and placed the towel inside.
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster located in the back.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container lids stored on the floor near the restroom.
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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/
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster located in the back.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container lids stored on the floor near the restroom.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 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/
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed missing date on macaroni salad and Israeli salad that came today from the commissary.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( windex as per person in charge ). Person in charge labeled it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer/ container or rack. Observed clean utensils stored inside dirty metal container in the kitchen. Container has mold like substance inside.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag on kitchen floor. Food was moved to a shelf.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster located in the back.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler used to store the waffle batter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container lids stored on the floor near the restroom.
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk at 52 F, 2 % milk 55 F inside refrigeration unit underneath the front counter. Refrigeration unit was not working properly with ambient temperature of 51 F. Also butter at 68 F on front line counter for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 52 F, 2 % milk at 55 F for more than 4 hrs. Establishment opened at 7 am. Also butter at 68 F, left at ambient temperature for more than 4 hrs at the front line on the counter.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certificate for Tahel Hilawi working in the establishment for more than 30 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink with a bucket inside. Manager moved the bucket.
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 5 employees working with food, but not certified manager present.
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. Observed employee working in the establishment for more than 2 months without food handling training ( Loreto Martinez).
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of food items with wrong temperatures.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on air conditioning vents.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with a trash container without lid.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some kitchen cutting boards with excessive marks.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bagels exposed to dust from ceiling air conditioning vents.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook line employee touching his hair, then gloves to prepare food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk at 52 F, 2 % milk 55 F inside refrigeration unit underneath the front counter. Refrigeration unit was not working properly with ambient temperature of 51 F. Also butter at 68 F on front line counter for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 52 F, 2 % milk at 55 F for more than 4 hrs. Establishment opened at 7 am. Also butter at 68 F, left at ambient temperature for more than 4 hrs at the front line on the counter.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certificate for Tahel Hilawi working in the establishment for more than 30 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink with a bucket inside. Manager moved the bucket.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to discard ice and leftover beverages.
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 5 employees working with food, but not certified manager present.
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. Observed employee working in the establishment for more than 2 months without food handling training ( Loreto Martinez).
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of food items with wrong temperatures.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on air conditioning vents.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with a trash container without lid.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some kitchen cutting boards with excessive marks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while engaged in food preparation. Also some other employees wearing wristwatch when prepping food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees got hair nets.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bagels exposed to dust from ceiling air conditioning vents.
Food stored on floor. Observed snacks ( chips) in cardboard boxes and plastic containers with pickles stored on the floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups on the floor inside dry storage, behind the shelving.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touched the kitchen door, put gloves on and started working touching food contact surface instead of washing hands first. Employees were coached about handwashing.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of incorrect sanitizer concentration.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets when handling food. Employee took off the bracelet.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Water temperature of 70 F. Water was discarded.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no labels on fruit salad ( cut melons inside) containers displayed at the dining cooler. Manager sent the fruit salad containers behind the counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed coffee machine draining in a container instead of in the regular system.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped disposable forks with food contact surface up for customer self service.. Manager in charge inverted them.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on front counters.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 quart sanitizer concentration on sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer was changed immediately, then 200 ppm.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with food with the same gloves without washing his hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the front used to discard food leftover. Person in charge coached the staff about the issue.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor inside dry storage. Manager moved it to a shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pizza bagel and fruit salad prepared on site for customer self serving without labels.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue on reach in cooler used to stored milk inside the kitchen..
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable coffee cup box stored on the floor at the hallway on the side. Manager moved them.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash container and continued working with food. Employee was coached.
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 open and serving food without the license. Establishment serving customers without approval.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs and egg whites above lettuce and egg salad inside reach in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs in the reach in cooler drawer stored underneath the flat top. Manager discarded them.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed unisex employee restroom hand sink not reaching 85 F, the highest temperature was 83 F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the vent above kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the dry storage floor.and cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water by the expresso machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet soiled towel under the cutting board. Manager moved it.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed Caesar salad, Pizza bagel, tossed salad, fresh cut fruit for customer self serving
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature of 80 F at the hot line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups boxes stored on the floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside mop bucket.
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.