BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
2151 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 561 455 7490
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022006327 | Jan 7, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed all strips.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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No Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink in public restroom. Operator provided.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of metal shavings and food debris.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind front counter. Operator disposed of.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on cook line.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pan shelf in dish area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed deli slicer with food buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup on food storage shelf. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed microwave with cooked egg overflow inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area flip top.
Standing water in mop sink.
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.