BAGELS R US #6
440 W ADAMS ST UNIT B, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 904.575.9933
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2024
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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. One fly by cook line,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing task from using phone and placing gloves on without washing hands and then getting a bagel for customer. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6-1-26.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat cooked sausage in reach in glass door freezer-not all foods commercially packaged-boxes opened. Person in charge rearranged to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes, sliced Swiss cheese (45F-48F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler at sandwich make station. Observed items stored above chill line of pan. Person in charge stated she's had the lid open when making a few orders and placed items in bottom of cooler to chill.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to multiple boxes of deli paper on shelf across from triple sink. Person in charge removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly stored next.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top reach-in cooler soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door.
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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any employee training. Person in charge started in May and does not have proof of 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection for employee on duty to read and sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gap in hood area above grill/ Filter missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at sandwich make station soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handle for cold water at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door in disrepair. Faucet handles spins fully around without turning water on.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plasticware in grab and go condiment station at front counter not protected/ inverted. Employee rearranged plastic forks to protect from contamination.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler below cream cheese station.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on cook line/ prep area/ kitchen area.
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate7 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. Employee cracked egg then grabbed has brown to cook, explained to him and he washed hands, hash brown got to 160f
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came from bathroom then washed dishes and put them away as cleaned, explained to him they were not sanitized and he placed them by the triple sink to sanitize later, he washed hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed dishes only and he placed them as cleaned, explained to him and he placed them back to triple sink to sanitize
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by upright freezer, cook line area, entrance to kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs on shelf above tuna and egg salad and raw smoked salmon on shelf above ham, in prep reach in cooler at cook line, employee rearranged
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made on 1/13, employee discarded it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f cheese not handless today, employee had removed cooler lid, she placed it back on
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Raw smoked salmon opened on Thursday, employee date marked it
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handle on cold sink at front counter by cook line, employee moved big trash can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom by garage,
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could find one
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham taken out of freezer on Friday, dated by employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee made egg salad from scratch on Wednesday, he dated it
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 10/2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On brown sugar
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom at garage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink by tea station
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold water side in hand sink by cook line next to entrance door goes around and no water come out
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with black build up in storage cooler by triple sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above drinks, employee rearranged storage cooler by triple sink
Oct 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Employee cracked egg then changed gloves and scooped cooked foods, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by cook line,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sauerkraut opened two months ago (not sabrets) employee discarded it,
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in spray bottle for contact surfaces, employee diluted it to 300 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For spray bottles
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sauerkraut opened 2 months ago, not date, employee discarded it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks, employee placed some at both sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on both hand sinks by cook line and by triple sink, employee placed some dish soap on both hand sinks
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple by triple sink, employee wrote degreaser and sanitizer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom by parking lot
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of box with syrup, storage by triple sink, employee moved it
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing in hand sink at employee restroom
Food stored on floor. Gatorade in bottles, storage area by tripe silk, manager placed them on shelf
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee called owner and he emailed I to her
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Open bag with forks, storage by triple sink, employee moved it, and to go containers in box on floor, employee placed them on shelf, too many filter out by coffee machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed veggies on shelf above milk, upright oiler by triple sink, employee rearranged
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. One employee here for more than 6 months and another employee here for more than 3 months, they say they have them at home
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Above food on storage shelf, back area
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked egg then grabbed bread, another employee grabbed raw smoked salmon and then changed gloves and grabbed another bread for another sandwich, explained to both and they washed hands
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee opened bottle of water, dram and then put on gloves to grab liquid egg to put on grill, explained to her and she washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak on shelf above hash browns, upright freezer, employee moved them
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw phili meat steak above raw smoked salmon in upright freezer, employee rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47f cold cut above fill line in prep reach in cooler, employee rearranged
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Employee here called manager and he wasn't able to text her a picture of manager card since I arrived and she made the call
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line and in employee restroom, employee placed some
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. One employee here for more than 6 months and another employee here for more than 3 months, they say they have them at home
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. Both employees here don't have it, have blank form, explained to them
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white powder on storage shelf
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above customer food in upright cooler by triple sink
Food stored on floor. Box with creamers on floor, by upright freezer
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee called manager and it was texted on pictures
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many coffee filter above machine, plastic utensils uncover in back storage, employee covered box
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door frame not painted by hand sink next to triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container and on other one in bag, storage shelf
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Placed one
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole by electric outlet by prep reach in cooler
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.