BOCA BAGELWORKS
8177 W GLADES RD BAYS 1 & 2, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 561.852.8992
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024051641 | Aug 29, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dishwasher blocked by a speed rack. Employee moved speed rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked wet
Food stored on floor. Box of bacon on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager picked up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Employee labeled flour
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut lettuce and radishes. Cook moved eggs to bottom shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water in preparation area. Manager discarded bottles
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in kitchen. Employee picked up bag
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water. Rewashed hands at different sink with hot water
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee at slicing machine, cutting board and prep table. Sandwich on slicing machine. Manager discarded items
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraints in kitchen. Employee put on hair restraints.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (105F - Hot Holding) on cook line. Manager reheated sausage to 169.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. B Manager labeled bottles
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on the slicer machine. Manager removed and had slicer cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on tray by the oven. Manager removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee with no hair restraint at cook line. Employee put on hair restraint
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open and used bottle of water next to customer food in reach in cooler at front counter. Manager discarded bottle.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above the cutting board in kitchen. Manager moved drink
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top att front counter at egg salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for service
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at cook line without hair restraint
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Manager labeled flour
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pot ofhard boiled eggs being cooled down in the handwashing sink on the cook line, cook removed hard boiled eggs and cleaned the handwashing sink
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. No firms present for employees Form emailed. Manager printed and filled out during
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open and used bottle of water on the cutting board at front counter. Manager removed bottles of water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Red peppers at prep table with stickers, manager removed stickers and washed peppers before cutting.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour was not labeled Manager labeled flour
Aug 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
Aug 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
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 walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line in steamer cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Cooked approximately an hour ago at 11:30am.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 multiple employees certificate expired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at storage food container rack by triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed home fries stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked onions without cover at walk in cooler. As per operator cooked last night.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Emailed form
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen dish area- observed Hot shot and raid fly insect killer on storage shelf. Operator removed Hot Shot and Raid.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed plates being stored not inverted on storage shelf. Operator stored plates inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee wearing no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Display cooler- cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.