BAGEL LOVE & DELI
4208 SAINT JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 904-634-7253
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Upon entering establishment, observed operator wrapping bagel for customer with bare hands.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at temperatures of 98-107F stored on toaster on cook line. Person in charge stated butter was melted and placed on toaster an hour prior. Butter was returned to flat top grill for reheating. Inspector confirmed butter was time/temperature control for safety. Butter (98-107F - Hot Holding)
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test strips on site but establishment utilizes quaternary ammonium.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile across from walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with product stored in flour in kitchen near three compartment sink.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored near prep sink in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks stored not inverted and not protected from potential contamination at soda tower and coffee station in lobby. Person in charge inverted.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 1, 2026.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed establishment unable to provide proof of any certified 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. Observed establishment unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler training.
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. Observed establishment with no signed reporting agreements for any employee.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
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 multiple individually wrapped muffins for customer self-service with no labeling at front counter.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed scorch marks around electrical socket closest to bread toaster on cook line.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with large hold in front of walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair sliding door of reach in cooler on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan near hand wash sink on cook line. Food debris build up on sliding doors of reach in cooler on front counter. Food debris build up along reach in cooler door joints and interior.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in disrepair on three compartment sink. Faucet is leaking and wrapped in plastic wrap.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws for customer self-service not inverted or protected by soda tower and front line. Person in charge moved straws behind front counter.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quatanery ammonium solution in sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge replaced solution with quatanery ammonium testing at 200ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling across from walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation while wearing bracelets or watches.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in disrepair at three compartment sink. Faucet is leaking and has plastic wrap wrapped around it.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as surface cover on shelf under prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution in between uses. Employee moved wiping cloth to solution.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge with the 360Training Learn2Serve Food Safety Management Principles certification. The Management Principles is the prerequisite for the Management certification, which is Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
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. Observed two employees person in charge stated have been employed for less than 60 days with no employee reporting agreements. Inspector provided employee reporting agreement.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed unprotected utensils stored in container on shelf next to single service items on front line. Utensils are for customer use and available for customer self service. Person in charge moved utensils to individual cups and stored them inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at corner of doorway between mop sink area and ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed opened employee beverage with no lid on shelf above prep table next to hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee cell phone on prep table next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee speaker stored on top of large sugar bin stored on prep table next to hand wash sink. Person in charge moved employee items to designated storage location.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing multiple bracelets and a watch. Inspector educated employee on allowed jewelry for food handlers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible moisture and unable to air dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; mold like substance build up on catch tray of soda tower in dining room. Food debris build up on gaskets of reach in cooler under flip top cooler on cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic wrap wrapped around faucet at three compartment sink. Per person in charge faucet is waiting to be repaired by plumber.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as a shelf cover in dish area next to ice machine.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomatoes stored on top of ice machine with dents affecting top seams.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves crack a shelled egg and then handle toast without changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage patties stored at flip top cooler next to cook line at 65-71F. Person in charge stated they keep for four hours then discard, but no marking or time as a public health control paperwork. Observed sliced cheese in flip top cooler next to cook line stored above fill line at 52F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below. Observed milk by coffee station at 52F. Person in charge had time as a public health control form,partially filled out. Person in charge updated and corrected the paperwork. Sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Cooked sausage (65-71F - Cold Holding) Milk (52F - Cold Holding)
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge with a 360Training Learn2Serve Food Safety Management Principles certification. Certificate provided is the prerequisite to the actual Certified Food Management certification, which is Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front station across from bagel area with blue liquid chemical person in charge stated was sanitizer. Person in charge labeled accordingly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed; grooved cutting board on front line. Grooved cutting board in kitchen at flip top cooler across from flat top grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee cell phone on shelf in dry storage stored above food items. Employee speaker on shelf in dry storage above food items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at flip top cooler in kitchen. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Upon entering establishment, observed operator wrapping bagel for customer with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler next to stove top grill, sausage (56F - Cold Holding), operator stated sausage has been in and out of cooler for 30 mins. Operator cooked rest of sausage before a second retemp could be conducted.
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. Operator did not have clean up plan. Provided operator form DBPR HR 5030-104.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash station by front counter,utensil in hand sink. Operator removed utensil.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash station next to cook line in kitchen. Operator refilled paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket no inverted next to walk in cooler. Operator inverted bucket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler is soiled with build up.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in back room by walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On shelf under flat top grill in kitchen is soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside reach in cooler on bagel prep line by flat top soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use to go cups placed on floor in manager office. Operator removed from floor.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4114 HERSCHEL ST STE 121, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drink station in dining area, cream (45, 44F - Cold Holding). Cream out less than 4 hours, discussed holding cream on time with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle identified as Mr. Clean not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen prep area, one ceiling vent has dust build up.
Equipment in poor repair. At cook line area, bottom shelf on small prep table has rusting. Gaskets on flip top reach-in cooler and back kitchen reach-in cooler are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At make line reach-in cooler, gasket soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At coffee counter, coffee filters not protected. Operator placed in cabinet.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In back room, wood shelf, wood not sealed.
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