BAGELAND
2441 NW 43 STE 6C, Gainesville, Florida FL 32606 · 3523713350
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Employee handled sandwich to cut sandwich in half.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025072909 | Aug 11, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: muenster cheese (50 - Cold Holding). Owner stated cheese was at proper temperature two hours earlier.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored next to almond extract on kitchen shelf above mixer. Manager moved hand sanitizer to another shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Items on chalkboard menu includes Lox does not have an asterisk by items, operator placed asterisk by items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in prep area, operator placed by sink.
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn for front counter reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door track for front counter cooler soiled with old food debris. Gasket for reach-in cooler next to cook line soiled with old food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty beams and over hang above menu board soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in back of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg carton used to soak grease from cooked bacon in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in glass cooler at front counter COLD HOLDING Quiche 52F, garlic cream cheese 52F. Manager advised that items had been brought from walk-in-cooler 30 minutes earlier.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back baking area next to walk-in-cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used on shelf in walk-in-cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Four acoustic ceiling tiles in back baking area that are not smooth and easily cleanable
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on hinge side of reach in cooler door in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table kitchen backpack hanging on dry good storage rack in back baking area. Manager removed all items
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour Lid container crack in back baking area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in back baking area next to 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. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( flour ).
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dough mixer in disrepair in back baking area
Aug 13, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by top step going to storage area
Aug 13, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead road under handwash sink in back prep area One dead road in air conditioning closet next to rest rooms
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by top step going to storage area
Aug 12, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead road under handwash sink in back prep area One dead road in air conditioning closet next to rest rooms
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by top step going to storage area
Aug 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 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 priority1 Intermediate18 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
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 not wearing gloves picked up a ladle off the floor and put ladle with clean equipment then went in the back kitchen and brought a partially cooked quiche, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels covering cut potatoes in reach in cooler. Cooked bacon stored on raw shelled egg tray
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 45 in walk-in-cooler; havarti cheese 72F in reach in cooler on cookline with ambient temperature of 72F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 45 in walk-in-cooler; havarti cheese 72F in reach in cooler on cookline with ambient temperature of 72F
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at three-compartment sink and handwash sink at 80 F
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead road under handwash sink in back prep area One dead road in air conditioning closet next to rest rooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen next to walk-in-cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Wet Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in-cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Five acoustic tile in back kitchen area that are not smooth and cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile hanging in back kitchen area creating a hole to area above drop ceiling.
Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Ladle picked up off the floor was placed back with clean equipment and not washed, rinsed or sanitized.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lids to flour and poppyseed cracked.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by top step going to storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer in back kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( flour, poppy seed )
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sink sign in women's rest room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups stored on floor in storage area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two dough mixers in back prep area not operable
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( carrots and Peppers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( turkey and salmon ) in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device and mop bucket water
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelf behind equipment in back prep area
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel on bacon in kitchen reach-in cooler.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink corner of kitchen, 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line stove: cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese was placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Cheese was used during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of door to front counter ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter. Hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
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. Establishment has one employee training certificate available with five employees working.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche in front display case not date marked. Manager stated quiche was prepared two days earlier.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of front counter reach-in freezer. Inside cabinets underneath dining room drink station.
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf across from make line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket next to walk-in cooler.
Sep 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area and put on gloves to handle food on make line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change 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. Employee handled sandwich to cut sandwich in half.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cook line reach-in cooler: egg (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Shelves in cook line reach-in cooler.
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. No proof of employee training.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in hand washing sink at the back of the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of front counter reach-in cooler. Employee removed drink from the top of cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bag of bagels on kitchen floor. Employee placed bag of bagels on kitchen prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to kitchen reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket in the back of the kitchen.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to water, 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line oven: ham (48F - Cold Holding); egg (49F - Cold Holding);; potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); melon (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of water and tea dispenser in dining room. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line oven. Pan used for cooking bagels stored in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to front counter hand washing sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to cook line oven.
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment was purchased by a new owner, Bageland LLC, approximately a month ago. New owner applied for a license on 12/21/2023, application number 2010-1589072.
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over onions in walk-in cooler. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over muffins in reach-in cooler across from front display case. Employee placed salmon underneath muffins. **Corrected On-Site**
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Strawberry cream cheese in front counter display dated 12/15. Manager stated item prepared on 12/18.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line oven: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (45F - Cold Holding); (45F). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in cooler at end of cook line to reduce temperature to 41F.
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to oven. Water nozzle of dining room water dispenser. Shelves of reach-in freezer between front counter and kitchen. Nozzle of dining room tea dispenser.
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took order and received money and proceeded to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle clean plates. Manager had employee wash hands and use different plates.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: butter (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item stored in reach-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: butter (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item stored in reach-in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf of reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler. Ice chute of soda machine in dining room. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line oven stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped cup of ice water in front counter hand washing sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in back kitchen area. Employee moved to dining area to finish eating.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle for ice scoop touching ice in front counter ice machine. Manager placed ice scoop in holder.
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.