BOCA BAGEL BAR
177 S.E. MIZNER BLVD STE 36, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.380.8600
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches found under the front counter cash register, not in the kitchen. All 5 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized. 3 live roaches found at the back door next to the triple sink in the kitchen. All 3 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,235
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023039371 | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022007186 | Jan 10, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $360 |
| 2--2019050830 | Sep 19, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $75 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Non- food grade (shopping bags with white painted lettering) bags used in direct contact with food (washed cilantro/washed cut onions). Operator removed from bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs below cooked chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork bacon. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork bacon.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). At front counter display cooler; cooked potato cake (45F - Cold Holding).
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front counter display cooler; cooked potato salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00); cooked pasta salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00). Operator stated items portioned at 7:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
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/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling no certified food service manager present, Manager arrived during inspection.
Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed.
Dec 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 handled dirty plates before handling plate of food for customer, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezers, bagels stored in grocery bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, raw salmon stored over sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Self server display case: raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in case for approximately 3 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to move items to walk in cooler to be brought to 41F. Operator did.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sandals stored on top of box of ketchup. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved sandals.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator to add more chemical to bucket to reach 100ppm.
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Chef cracked raw shell egg with gloves. Hands not washed after. Chef immediately began handling chicken. Educated on site. Chef changed gloves and washed hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter using cellphone. Put gloves on without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bags storing frozen bread in one door freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over lemons bottom flip top cooler at front counter. Removed
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200++ppm) front area. Advised employee to remake
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/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee had cellphone on flip top cutting board at front counter Removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top at front counter contain stickers
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and began cutting bagels. gloves not changed and hands not washed. Educated on site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touched garbage bin with gloves and began handling cooking equipment. Gloves not changed and hands not washed in between
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/
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. One food handler certificate expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser Next to freezer chest
Food stored on floor. Box of bagels floor next to cook line
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. Smoked salmon and cream cheese in display case
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Stored next to stove. eggs (78F - Cold Holding). Placed on TPHC. out less than four hours. DOCUMENT EMAILED TO OPERATOR. TIME STARTED.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (80F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler. Out less than four hours. Placed on TPHC. time started.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mixer
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. Cream cheese and salmon in display case in dining room
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the 3 compartment sink, the employee was washing, rinsing and then drying the dishes without sanitizing. The dishes were rewashed and sanitized.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, there was a bottle of clear liquid that was not labeled. The cook labeled the bottle.
Jul 13, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023■ 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, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches found under the front counter cash register, not in the kitchen. All 5 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized. 3 live roaches found at the back door next to the triple sink in the kitchen. All 3 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Jul 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon stored over cooked meats in the front counter. The smoked salmon was moved to the bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches found under the front counter cash register, not in the kitchen. All 5 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized. 3 live roaches found at the back door next to the triple sink in the kitchen. All 3 roaches exterminated and the area has been cleaned and sanitized
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.