BAGELS & CO
21 SW 7 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 561-350-5993
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects at cookline. Operator began exterminating and removing during inspection. Did not observe any flying insects land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026013643 | Dec 23, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of seeds, a pint container was stored inside and used to dispensing the food. The container was removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the low oven next to the grill. The handle wash cleaned during the inspection
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the front counter and cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at the front counter. The solution was corrected to 200ppm quaternary
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The solutions were moved to tables to be stored properly
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
AC vents in dining room soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hole in ceiling next to grill.
Dec 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then changed gloves and handled ready to eat bacon from bulk container without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects at cookline. Operator began exterminating and removing during inspection. Did not observe any flying insects land on food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - display case - cannoli (50-52F); jalioeno cheddar cream cheese (50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat applesauce and puréed fruit. Operator stored all items properly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Non service dog. Customer left.
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.
AC vents in dining room soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk garlic. Operator removed.
Hole in ceiling next to grill.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Jul 8, 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door-men's rest room.
Hole in or other damage to wall- next to office.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cook line left side flip top -Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat fish salad. Operator stored items properly
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Front counter display case // Asiago bagel (75F - Cooling ); cheddar habanero (76F - Cooling ) Per operator items were baked this morning at 6 am. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Front counter display case // Asiago bagel (75F - Cooling ); cheddar habanero (76F - Cooling ) Per operator items were baked this morning at 6 am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side flip top cooler -strawberry cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); left side flip top bottom -cannoli (55F - Cold Holding); blue berry (50F - Cold Holding).Per operator items held in the unit for approximately one hour. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. front cooler//; jalapeño cream cheese (45F - Cooling) per operator cooling 1.5 hours at 10:45 am-at 11:15 45F:Honey nut cream cheese (47F - Cooling) per operator cooling 1.5 hours at 10:45 am-at 11:15 48F At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to freezer to continue ambient cooling.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in utility sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedure and employee wash hands in approved hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door-men's rest room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall- next to office.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Main ice unit - operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line, tongs hanging on stove.Observed two employees brush against utensil. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Right side cook line flip top. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Reams of paper bags stored on floor in dry storage area next to office.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. TPHC Hash browns not time marked. Per operator food left out less than 2 hours. Operator time Marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards solid with food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided hand out to operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while prepping foods. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cookline with no hair restriction.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor. Operator elevated
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Classic - with raw smoked salmon; specialty cream cheese with raw smoked salmon.
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.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee with gloves - took off gloves and scratched head - put on new gloves without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill drawers - cheese (47-52F); cooked chicken (44-46F); raw turkey bacon (50F). Per operator items held in unit almost 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler - cheese (45-50F) per operator received approximately 2 hour ago, 20 minutes later 45-50F; cream (45-50F) per operator received approximately 2 hour ago, 20 minutes later 45-50F. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in cookline hand sink - bottle and wet paper towels. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Classic - with raw smoked salmon; specialty cream cheese with raw smoked salmon.
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/ CFM arrived during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution - quaternary 400ppm.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor at back kitchen area and boxes of food on freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses at cook-line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in freezer. Operator removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at storage area. Operator hung mop up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of oil and sugar not in original packaging not labeled at cook-line area. Operator wrote common name.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink in room with triple sink.
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.