BRONX BAGEL & DELI
230 S POWERLINE RD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 754.227.7276
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at back prepping area 5 smalls flying insects additionally 1 small flying insect near display case.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. matzah balls (120F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated to 193°f
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Chef discarded bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by front counter not secured.
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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. Pastries at front counter self serve not labeled either proper labeling
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at front counter handwashing sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not labeled. By dough mixing machine
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25 License expired less than sixty days Called on the phone Confirmation number 257556075. Uploaded and it shows paid
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top on cook line at ham (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding),
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (109F - Hot Holding); corn beef (111F - Hot Holding) at hot holding at front counter. Manager took items to kitchen to reheat. pastrami (172F - Reheating); corn beef (177F - Reheating)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no aper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowls as scoops for sugar and flour. Manager removed bowls.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by front counter door are not secured to anything
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Cook discarded cup of coffee
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs at cook line floor. Cook picked up case.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at front counter, restrooms and kitchen handwashing sinks.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not labeled
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner in the pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Proofing Walk-in was at Noodles; (49F - Cold Holding) chicken soup; (48F - Cold Holding), manager said they just put in, that is the proofing cooler for dough, moved items to front counter 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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks by front counter not secured
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Utensils in standing water water at front counter, manager removed water and utensils.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in units in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at the handwashing sinks in the restroom, at the front counter and cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with stickers on at cook station, remaining avocados were washed and stickers removed before cutting and cut ones were discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with salt or sugar were not labeled in mixing room. Cook labeled container
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
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. Form emailed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used to scoop flour, Manager discarded bowls.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of chicken on the floor in walk-in cooler, Chef picked up box.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler by cook line has rusted shelves
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Form emailed
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink at front counter by slicing Machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded bowls.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks not secured by front counter next to hot water heater.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth removed from cutting board on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Manager labeled sugar
Jun 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen across from grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed at bread making area bucket of sugar stored directly on floor. Additionally at walk in cooler - bucket with cream stored directly on floor. Advised operator to store 6 inches from floor.
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. Observed at self service freezer - Soup made in house with out label. Educated operator on minimum labeling standards
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed behind displace case. Handwashing sink without draining pipe.
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at back prepping area 5 smalls flying insects additionally 1 small flying insect near display case.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12/1/23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at flip top cooler across the grill - raw shell eggs stored over chocolate chips and blue berries. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill no flame - matza ball (101F - Hot Holding) per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator began to reheat item to 165F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at display case- roast beef 45F @10:10 - Cooling since 8am - 46F @11:45); egg salad 54F @10:10 - Cooling since 8am - 48F @11:45) at current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to place items in walk in cooler to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink across from grill. Operator provided paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line sprayer filled with degreaser without proper label
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to mop sink area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen across from grill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back area, Employee food and drink on prepping table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area on drying rack. Employee stored properly
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed at bread making area bucket of sugar stored directly on floor. Additionally at walk in cooler - bucket with cream stored directly on floor. Advised operator to store 6 inches from floor.
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. Observed at self service freezer - Soup made in house with out label. Educated operator on minimum labeling standards
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed behind displace case. Handwashing sink without draining pipe.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler at whitefish salad; (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned hot water on
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 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/changing gloves. Observed employee rack raw shell eggs then proceed to handle plates, ready to eat food without changing gloves, discussed with employee, employee changed gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Iced tea nozzles soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at slide top customer self service reach in freezer in dining room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed on wall in bagel prep area
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.