BITE A BAGEL
105 NATURE WALK PKWY UNIT 108, Saint Augustine FL 32092 · 904-460-2495
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with bare hands then continued to handle clean utensils without washing hands between tasks.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for ware washing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with blue liquid missing label. Person in charge added label.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under triple sink soiled with black and white colored sludge near floor drain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on kitchen flip-top cooler and double door cooler soiled with food debris.
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under triple sink slow draining. Person in charge state they have service scheduled for grease trap clean out.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at triple sink leaking
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 out of bathroom then put on gloves and began to handle bagels without washing hands before handle putting on gloves and handling bagels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Open milk in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter dated 12/11, per operator milk was open several days ago, milk labeled.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cream cheese (51F,46F,46F - Cooling, after 25 minutes 49F,46F,46F) in plastic, covered, stacked contingents in standing reach in cooler in prep area, per manager cream cheeses where made less then 1 hour prior.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items on menu containing cold smoked salmon are not identified on board and hand held menu, all menus updated.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee used hot water with sanitizer which came out reading 0ppm, operator ran cold water with sanitizer dispenser and read 200ppm, sanitation bucket remade.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of various spices and seasonings on rack in prep area, manager labeled
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No sanitizer of any kind for the in use dish machine, per manager they get a delivery today. Operator has sanitizer for manual ware washing and will set up triple sink.
May 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No sanitizer of any kind for the in use dish machine, per manager they get a delivery today. Operator has sanitizer for manual ware washing and will set up triple sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple bowls, utensils and other equipment ran through dish machine that does not have any sanitizer chemicals hooked up.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over box of unwashed green onions and unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler, eggs moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ghost pepper sliced cheese dated 4/30 in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) in over filled containers in reach in coolers per operator both items have been in cooler less then 1 hour, both items moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in back prep area and cook line.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Observed cook crack raw shell egg onto the grill and then handle clean utensils, door surfaces and containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager notified employee to change gloves between cracking raw shell eggs. Employee removed gloves and placed on new gloves without washing hands in between. Manager coached employee and employee washed hands and placed on new gloves.
No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator does not have proof of parasite destruction for cold smoked salmon. Operator called supplier during inspection and received proof via letter from supplier.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on top of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen over cut tomato and cooked mushrooms. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat of raw shell eggs held above chill line of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen at 58F. Employee states shell eggs were placed out approximately 1 hour ago. Shell eggs moved to bottom of reach in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 51F.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and DBPR Form HR 5022-100.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid stored in cabinet under hand wash sink at front counter. Employee identified as sanitizer and labeled chemical.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile in dry storage area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack/container. On rack in dish room, multiple containers of clean utensils stored in holders that are soiled and have debris. At front counter, disposable knives stored in container with debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Flooring under grill and flip top reach in cooler is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door jambs of walk in cooler, around insulation, has black and white mold-like substance.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Manager unable to repair dispensing system during inspection. Establishment has bleach and will utilize bleach sanitizing for wiping cloths and three compartment sink until chemical system is repaired.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Two unsealed wood pieces used to line shelving in walk in cooler.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with bare hands then continued to handle clean utensils without washing hands between tasks.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of liquid eggs stored under flats of raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, manager removed liquid eggs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk in reach in cooler at front counter, per employee milk was opened 2 days ago.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee at front counter making bagel sandwiches wearing smart watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line in kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at front counter reading 0ppm, manager remade to 150ppm.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Racks in walk in cooler lined with bare wood planks.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. At time of inspection time/temperature control food for safety bagels at the front counter stored utilizing time as public health control with no time marking for todays date. Operator notated time on board for bagels held on time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler at the front counter has food debris in the door gasket. Walk in cooler/freezer doors have mold like substance along the sides of the doors and plastic guard at the base of the door. Operator had employees begin to clean door gaskets and the plastic guards.
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