BOCA BAGEL BAR
4251 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 5614162900
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in soda room by rear entrance. Operator killed roach and disposed of it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026008779 | Dec 9, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025060464 | Jul 22, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2022047288 | Sep 23, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Left side flip top cooler door in poor repair
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in kitchen area next to kettle. Operator removed and discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw beef stored on top of packages of ready to eat turkey in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk-in cooler: Date marking of 12/01 for chicken salad, honey walnut cream cheese, and vegetable cream cheese. See stop sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle wallet with gloved hands then proceed to prepare bagel without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
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. Front counter deli case: cooked roast beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (53F- Cold holding); items being held in top left corner of deli case. Unit does not have airflow to area. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states Items not prepared or portioned today. Items stored in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter deli case: cooked roast beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (53F- Cold holding); items being held in top left corner of deli case. Unit does not have airflow to area. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states Items not prepared or portioned today. Items stored in unit overnight. See Stop Sale. cooked turkey (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been in unit for approximately 2 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to front line flip top cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen and sanitizer bucket on front line over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 50ppm chlorine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled/ in poor repair. Operator discarded.
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/
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer for establishment calibrated at 12F using ice method. Operator unable to provide different thermometer
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom located at corner of front line and used as office area door left open. Operator closed door. Discussed with operator
Equipment in poor repair. Left side flip top cooler door in poor repair
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler: Container of cream cheese stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at left side cook line flip top, 2 door low top reach in cooler in kitchen prep area
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance equipment stored in corner of dry storage shelf next to back door. Discussed with operator. Operator removed
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at front line and flip top cooler cutting board on cook line with black and green mold like substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed nova by the pound, sliced nova and cream cheese not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in storage area near rear door landing on bags of flour and utensils. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat foods like ranch and banana peppers. Operator stored products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in soda room by rear entrance. Operator killed roach and disposed of it.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator food was not prepared or portioned today. As per operator eggs were out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved eggs to another operable walk in cooler.
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. Observed Asiago and cheddar bagels with baked cheese on top not time marked. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for the remaining 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home fried potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) observed in pan on top of cooling rack on flat top grill; hash browns (80F - Hot Holding) observed on cooling rack on top of flat top grill. Per operator out of temperature for approximately one hour. Operator returned products to flat top grill to reheat to 165+F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored over reach in freezer in back storage area. Operator properly stored paint cans. Observed roach bait stored over stickers that go onto food containers. Operator properly stored chemicals.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked roast beef (115F - Cooling) @10:40 cooling since 10:25, @11:08 107F; cooked potatoes (114F - Cooling) @10:40 cooling since 10:25, @11:08 112F - Observed on cook line table. At current rate of cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved products to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler at front line and flip top cooler cutting board on cook line with black and green mold like substance.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed nova by the pound, sliced nova and cream cheese not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine and quaternary sanitizer, not available at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with Murphys Oil Soap solution in the front counter area without a proper label. Operator properly labeled chemicals.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear entrance by soda closet.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in prep area knives underneath panini press and table is covered in food debris.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager called provider and they emailed a parasite destruction letter
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter; (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter during breakfast rush, chef said one hour. Chef returned butter back to reach in cooler
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted. Manager found and posted advisory
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water in restroom not reaching 85°f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on the prep table. Employee removed coffee
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch. Cook removed watch.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing on hallway wall to restroom and back prep room
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler and case of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Items packaged on site at self serve at front counter not with appropriate labeling. Arugula pastries
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler by grill raw salmon over cooked hash browns. Operator removed item and stored properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed approximately 10 raw shelled eggs at reach in cooler by grill cracked. Operator discarded items.
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. Observed at reach in cooler 3 at prep area half and half (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese scallions (54F - Cold Holding); hash brown (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 3 at prep area half and half (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese scallions (54F - Cold Holding); hash brown (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at grill or near grill cooked hash browns cooked approximately 1 hour ago (103F - Hot Holding-9:00); cooked pork sausage cooked approximately 20 minutes ago 9:30(114F - Hot Holding).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened Sunday morning at 7:00am not properly date marked. Operator properly labeled item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream cheese with scallions as per operator made Sunday morning at 7:00am. Item was 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. Observed two employees not certified.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a food storage container in sugar without handle. Operator removed item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed oatmeal on floor at the storage area in back. Operator removed item and properly stored item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados at reach in cooler near grill with cut avocado at food storage container. Operator removed item.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt out of commercial packing not properly labeled. Operator labeled item.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen- observed employee exit main kitchen at rear exit door, re enter kitchen without washing hands or putting on gloves. Observed employee began to clean food contact surfaces. No hand wash.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table at exit door- observed employee bottle of water on prep table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen prep table bottom shelf at exit door- observed handle of scoop being stored inside sugar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler at mixer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen reach in cooler at mop sink- observed shelves rusted.
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter has no hot water
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk-in cooler, manager picked up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on cook line
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