BAGEL PALACE
11282 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954.437.3207
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Observed waste water from coffee machine drain into handwash sink at front line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $5,820
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090857 | Oct 23, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | $1,200 |
| 2--2025054963 | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $1,500 |
| 2--2024004631 | Jan 11, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $1,520 |
| 2--2015024493 | Apr 28, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $1,600 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed server touched bread with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on top of cut tomatoes in Reach In cooler Employee removed eggs to bottom of cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Cheese; (58F - Cold Holding)Feta Cheese; (47F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in Hobart Cooler Hummus Salad (45F - Cold Holding); Pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding) in Frigidaire Cooler. Operator moved cheese to other cooler
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/ Manager arrived during the inspection
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at front counter Operator replaced paper towels
Required employee training expired for some 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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee preparing food while eating
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food containers stored next to handwash sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef Ash; (43F)Sausage; (43F)Cream cheese; (44F)Cooked mushrooms; (44F) Operator moved food items to Master bilt cooler
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed no splash guard at handwash sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed coffee and ice tea container stored next to hand washing sink exposed to contamination.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean utensils stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at handwashing sink at front line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Oct 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed coffee and ice tea container stored next to hand washing sink exposed to contamination.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touched sandwich bread without changing gloves. After brief education, employee then change her gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage (45F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (45F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (48F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler. Per operator, items transfer to unit 3 hours before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes hot held at 110F at cookline. Per operator, potatoes reheat and placed at cookline 40 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 169F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked cabbage stroked in reach in cooler. Per operator, item cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean utensils stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at handwashing sink at front line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with bagels stored on walk in freezer floor. -Observed bags with onions stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed 2 unwashed water melons stored over butter in glass door refrigerator.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over open container with soup in glass door cooler. Operator relocate eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese cold held at 45F and sausages at 46F in flip top cooler. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on both items for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed potatoes hot held at 130F in kitchen. Operator reheat potatoes to 179F
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed coffee and ice tea machines stored next to handwashing sink exposed wash sink exposed to splash.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed glass door cooler gasket in disrepair.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink at front line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncover container with soup stored in glass door cooler. Operator covered.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed uncovered container with coffee stored next to handwashing sink exposed to contamination.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw salmon stored over orange juice in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored at bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed matzos ball soup cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator, item placed in unit from yesterday and did not remove since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed matzos ball soup cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator, item placed in unit from yesterday and did not remove since. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed double glass door refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs.
Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with onions stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed a case with bacon thawing at room temperature in prep area.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed light burnout in Hobart refrigerators.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cantaloupe stored over matzos ball soup and cheese in refrigerator. Operator relocate unwashed fruit.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cream cheese and orange juice in reach in cooler next to walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cook beans stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, beans were cooked on 07/13/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed various containers with food items stored on dry storage floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. -Observed container with beans stored in refrigerator not covered. Operator covered.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 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. -Observed employee touch cooked potato with bare hands. Advice operator to wear gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and onions in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Observed waste water from coffee machine drain into handwash sink at front line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 9:12 a.m. no date marked on cooked pork stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pork cooked yesterday morning before 9:00 a.m.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed acceleration of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. chef.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. -Observed container with cooked pork stored in refrigerator not covered. Refrigerator used for long term storage.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed container with unwashed fruit and vegetables stored over cheeses in glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate cheese.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Poster emailed to Operator
Bathroom facility not clean. Dirty toilets, women and men restrooms
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50F - Cooling) overnight, operator discarded.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs, then grabbed precooked sausages from lower cooler, proceed to set up customer order, with same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
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. Manager cut a bagel, placed cream cheese on it, then placed on paper bag to handle to a customer. Manager instructed of using gloves or tongs when manipulating ready to eat food.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50F - Cooling) overnight, operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Small reach in cooler-raw liver in bags over loaf of bread and precooked pork links. -Small RIF-Employee removed raw liver to lower shelf, below all TCS foods. -cook line flip top, raw shell eggs clean whole tomatoes, employee removed tomatoes and use separate container to stored separately. -Hobart reach in cooler-open package of smoked salmon over gallons of milk and orange juice, employee inverted.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cook line flip top-5 broken shell eggs stored on eggs tray, manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oat meal (101F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than one hours, employee reheated on microwave to 170F
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee discarded solution, made new chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
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. Poster emailed to Operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine, in rear kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Bathroom facility not clean. Dirty toilets, women and men restrooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dishwasher area - two tanks, manager secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to water pitchers.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes and bags food stored on floor, inside walk in freezer. -two containers of cooking oil on floor, in front of reach in coolers, in rear kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Wires, tools stored inside mop sink and cleaning supplies
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -front counter: Drink cups stored in dirty container Coffee cups stored on dirty trays
Stored food not covered. Cartoon of almond milk, missing cap, operator covered with aluminum paper.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt, container of sugar by dry goods storage area.
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.