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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

2151 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 561 455 7490

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624295
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022006327Jan 7, 2022Feb 24, 2022$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at the triple sink. Operator cut drain line so a 1 inch air gap is present.
High priority/29-44-4/Corrected On-Site
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed all strips.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in public restroom. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on the walk-in freezer floor. Operator states these are discontinued items awaiting pick up. Operator placed all on a rack.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in line reach in cooler displaying 60°F. Actual temperature 40°F.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of metal shavings and food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed battery operated paper towel dispenser on south west side of cook line not functioning.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind front counter. Operator disposed of.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on the cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink, phone, keys, on shelf above flour sacks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pan shelf in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed deli slicer with food buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup on food storage shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed microwave with cooked egg overflow inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 plastic containers used for cooking eggs with cracks in bottom of containers. Operator discarded.
Intermediate/14-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area flip top.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in mop sink.
Basic/29-20-5

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.