BAGEL CITY SOUTH
6006 SW 18 ST, Boca Raton FL 33433 · 561.393.5383
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table across from dishwasher- observed 2 live flying insects flying over prep table. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023060969 | Oct 13, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Chef refilled paper towels
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwashing sink at front counter off, waiting for Plummer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has a black mold like substance at ice chute.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet cloth being used as a liner and cover. Chef removed cloth
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of reach in cooler case at front counter with old food debris. Chef had both cleaned and sanitized
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth sitting on cutting board at front counter. Chef removed
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw whole shell eggs (71 - Ambient Cold Holding) held on cook line at room temperature for less than 3 hours. Operator added ice to pan to cool items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding) held at wait station underneath melted bag of ice. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today and were held out for less than 3 hours. Operator added ice to container to chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Various milks and half n half stored at front deli area not date marked. Per operator, items were opened more than 24 hours ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line used to store plastic pitcher. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on kitchen line.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen cloth used in storage of sliced lettuce in cook line flip top.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of of food debris in between and underneath deli equipment/coolers and back bagel prep areas.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
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. Packaged soups at front cashier counter missing date product packaged, name of establishment, and address of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Front deli counter portable fan soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil/food debris residues on kitchen cook line and front deli case.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat deli meats in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at back bagel prep area hand sink leaking.
Mar 25, 2025□ 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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Ceiling tiles missing in bagel prep area near rear walk-in bagel cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by cook line,
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing eggs at cook line, handle ware washing equipment, and return to food preparation without changing gloves. Operator informed employee of proper glove use and handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw beef (45F - Ambient Cooling for 1 hour at 9:30, 47F at 10:40). Employee placed in freezer to ensure item reaches 41F within the 4 hour window.
Food manager certification expired. Benjamin Aqshlomo- expired on 12/16/2014. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station handwashing sink used as a dump sink.
Ceiling tiles missing in bagel prep area near rear walk-in bagel cooler.
Food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by cook line,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in kitchen area near walk in.
Wet/soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout front counter, kitchen, bagel prep, and wait station areas. Operator removed and placed in sanitizer.
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the smoked salmon was stored over cans of tuna. The salmon was moved.
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. On the cookline, potato pancakes (55-58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55-58F - Cold Holding); sausage (55-58F - Cold Holding). The items were in stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, plain cream cheese (52-55F - Cold Holding). The item was stored over stacked. The over stacked portion was returned to refrigeration to quick chill and cold hold. On the cookline, potato pancakes (55-58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55-58F - Cold Holding); sausage (55-58F - Cold Holding). The items were in stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Chef filled paper towels
Food stored on floor. Items on the floor in the dough walk in cooler. Manager picked up
Jan 25, 2024Inspection 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine at zero ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed to 100 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line Manager filled paper towels
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet cloth on top of food on the cook line. Chef removed towels
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef picked up
Oct 13, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook line- observed employee cracked raw eggs, grab clean plate and spatula without washing hands or changing gloves. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Main kitchen at dish machine- observed employee washing dirty service utensils and pealing ready to eat potatoes in between uses without washing hands and changing gloves. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table across from dishwasher- observed 2 live flying insects flying over prep table. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Main kitchen at mop sink- observed 3 rodent droppings in between mop sink and walk in cooler door. Operator attempted to pick up rodent droppings with bare hands. Inspector immediately stopped operator and explained proper way to discard rodent droppings and wash rinse hands and sanitize area.Main kitchen mop sink- observed 1 rodent dropping on water heater. Operator attempted to pick up rodent droppings with bare hands. Inspector immediately stopped operator and explained proper way to discard rodent droppings and wash rinse hands and sanitize area. Dining area men’s restroom- observed 2 rodent droppings in light shield. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Main kitchen above mop sink- observed ceiling tiles missing. Priority: Basic
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 1 dead roach in between mop sink and walk in cooler door. Operator discarded dead roach. Operator picked up dead roach with bare hands. Inspector immediately stopped operator and explained proper way to discard rodent droppings and wash rinse hands and sanitize area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Main kitchen storage shelf at walk in cooler- observed floors heavy soiled with food debris underneath food storage shelf.Front counter waitress area- observed floors heavily soiled with food debris. Main kitchen storage shelf at exit door-observed floors heavily soiled underneath storage shelf. Cook line behind stove- observed floors heavily soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor and ceiling. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on gas pipe at cook line between uses. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- observed unwashed tomatoes being stored over ready to eat cheese. Priority: Basic
Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. Main kitchen at mop sink- observed hand washing sink with no drainage pipe. Water from hand washing sink splash into mop sink on the floor underneath hand washing sink. Priority: Basic
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.