BAGEL REST & MORE
5770 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33417 · 561.688.9590
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on floor. 1 rodent dropping inside clean cutlery storage on prep table. Approximately 25 rodent droppings on floor in area between dining room and kitchen, no complete separation from kitchen. Advised operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025077289 | Oct 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2018063021 | Dec 8, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $300 |
| 2--2018024313 | May 4, 2018 | May 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee waitressing handling menus, taking customer payment and making change then continued preparing beverages and serving plated food to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands at only appropriate hand washing sink located in kitchen next to triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food (raw shell eggs) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Operator stated removed from temperature control 2 hours prior, applied appropriate time marking.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Single glass door reach in cooler; cooked sausage with potatoes (49F - Cooling 9:20/49F 10:10); portioned plastic wrapped cheese (49F - Ambient Cooling 9:25/48F 10:10). Operator stated cheese portioned and sausage with potatoes cooked 2 hours prior to first temperature, at this rate portioned cheese will not reach 41F within 4 hours and cooked sausage with potatoes will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours, moved to double glass door reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers "Nova" and "Lox" (raw salmon), served raw, not identified as being raw on menu. Advised Operator to add an asterisk on menu next to items and add a corresponding asterisk next to consumer advisory.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only hand wash sink for establishment (excluding bathroom hand washing sinks). Operator provided paper towels.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Front counter server prepares drinks, and plates and serves oatmeal and grits. No hand washing sink available. Advised operator of hand washing requirements.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walked behind counter from dining room after handling pen, order pad and menus held by customers, put on gloves then handled clean utensils and clean bowls to portion/serve cooked oatmeal and cooked grits to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
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. Employee handled soiled dishes while removing from tables in dining room then handled clean and sanitized dishes while restocking for use without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter glass door reach in cooler; milk (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held out of temperature control for less than 1 hour, moved items to upper reach in.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter glass door reach in cooler holding unit.
Oct 21, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Front counter server prepares drinks, and plates and serves oatmeal and grits. No hand washing sink available. Advised operator of hand washing requirements.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers smoked salmon served raw, not identified as being raw. Advised operator to identify as raw.
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.
Oct 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then prepared food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Nonfood-grade (thank you)bags used in direct contact with cut lettuce. Operator removed from bag
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler. Raw salmon over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved salmon to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on floor. 1 rodent dropping inside clean cutlery storage on prep table. Approximately 25 rodent droppings on floor in area between dining room and kitchen, no complete separation from kitchen. Advised operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize area.
Server handled soiled dishes/utensils while removing from tables, took customers orders/payment and then picked up plated food/served food/prepared food/beverages without washing hands. Discussed with server who then washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pooled raw shell eggs (47F - Cooling) 9:30/61F 10:50 since 7:00 At this rate will not reach 41F, operator discarded Operator discarded
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Front counter server prepares drinks, and plates and serves oatmeal and grits. No hand washing sink available. Advised operator of hand washing requirements.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Both restrooms hand washing sinks removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers smoked salmon served raw, not identified as being raw. Advised operator to identify as raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at only hand wash sink in entire establishment. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed all restrooms, no plans submitted or approved?
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs in cooler no date mark, operator didn't know when they were cooked and discarded.
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.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Both toilets and hand washing sinks removed from all restrooms inside establishment.
Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Toilets and hand washing sinks have been removed from all bathrooms inside establishment
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor between dining room and kitchen. Advised operator to remove clean and sanitize area.
Floor heavily soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen under cooking equipment, under prep equipment.
No toilet provided in establishment. Both toilets removed.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. At Cookline; Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing hands first. Advised employee who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach-in Freezer; Container with raw salmon stored above potato fries Advised operator who fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler; potato home fries (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held in cooler for less than an hour Operator moved to quick chill On Counter at Cookline; liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held on counter for approximately an hour Operator moved to cooler
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Advised operator to correct to 100 ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At Cookline; Employee cracked eggs then proceeded to handle bagel bread without washing hands. Advised operator who washed hands
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. At Cookline; Employee used bare hands to handle ready to eat (bagel bread) Advised operator who washed hands and put gloves on
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At Reach in Cooler; Turkey slices in direct contact with non food grade bags Advised operator who removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Standing Glass Cooler; Raw bacon over pasteurized eggs Advised operator who then removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Reach in Cooler; pancake batter with eggs (46F - Cooling)since 6:30@9:57am, 2nd temperature 47F at 10:15am. At this current rate food will not get to the temperature of 41F or below within four hours. Advised operator who moved to quick chill
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No reminder for bagel with nova cream relax spread, bagel with Lox spread and eggs Benedict
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Male water tank leaking
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen ceiling tiles
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout entire kitchen floors
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At Reach in Standing Cooler; Unwashed produce tomatoes over ready to eat pancake batter Advised operator who removed
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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. Emailed one.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time marked on eggs no plan available. Emailed time as public health control form.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.... Single serve butter51°, single serve cream cheese 45° in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than 4 hours,Per PIC Food was stored last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Single serve butter51°, single serve cream cheese 45° in glass door reach in cooler at front line being held more than 4 hours,Per PIC Food was stored last night. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Flip top Reach-in cooler interior/shelves build up heavy accumulation of soil residues at kitchen.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles...using potato salad containers for different types of food in reach in cooler.
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