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BAGEL BROS CAFE

1640 HIGHWAY 50 UNIT B, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-251-8960

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508896
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license is for 0 seats, establishment has 16
Basic/51-09-4
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -cold smoked salmon cream cheese behind veggie cream cheese in make table on front line. Operator moved smoked salmon cream cheese to the front.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. -Jen
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -beverage on shelf next to bakery pan liners and pancake mix. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on front line
Basic/13-02-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed carrots open bulk deli meat in walk in cooler. Operator moved unwashed below prepped food.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee on cook line cracked eggs then touched ready to eat bagels without changing gloves. Educated operator and employee, employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw ready to eat smoked salmon over sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler on front line. Operator corrected.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -gallon of milk in reach in cooler in kitchen
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing a watch on cook line
Basic/13-07-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license is for 0 seats, operator has 14, operator has submitted form 1/6/25 Repeat ViolationCorrective Action TakenRepeat Violation**
Basic/51-09-4/
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler door
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -knives on front line
Basic/25-02-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -front line, operator corrected
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -grill scraper on wiping cloth at cook line
High priority/14-86-1
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook line
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license is for 0 seats, establishment has 16
Basic/51-09-4
Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. -exterior sides of fryer and grill
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs next to liquid pasteurized eggs in upright reach in cooler. -raw ready to eat smoked salmon next to raw chicken in upright reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -fly tape next to potatoes by oven in kitchen.
High priority/41-10-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over storage rack beside oven in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone over prep table on cook line
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor -floor under storage rack beside oven in kitchen -under all cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -pickles in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -reach in cooler runners on front line
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over deli meats in upright reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -fly paper stored next to potatoes by double oven. Operator removed. -chemicals stored next to pans under prep table in kitchen.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryer vats -white cutting boards on cooks line and front sandwich station. -interior of bagel toaster on front line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. -one employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sliced roast beef and sliced tomatoes prepared up to two days prior, no datemarks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -straws and To-go containers stored on the floor by double oven. Operator moved them.
Basic/24-26-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -yellow cutting board on dish storage rack.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in upright reach in coolers in kitchen -gaskets in reach in cooler on the cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath the cooking equipment on the cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. -potatoes stored on floor next to double oven.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. -in kitchen area near triple sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in walk in cooler -exterior of oven by fryers in the kitchen -exterior of grill by fryers -exterior of latte maker on the front line. -speed racks in kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -employee bottle of juice stored next to bread in upright reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -next to liquid butter on cooks line. Operator moved.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -coffee filters in cabinet in the front lobby area.
Basic/25-06-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers and carrots stored over deli meats and cheeses in upright reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking by triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallon of milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee drinks stored over bread.
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Triple door freezer gasket torn.
Basic/14-10-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4

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.