BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
5240 US1, Vero Beach FL 32967
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026007886 | Oct 21, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Asiago cheese 58f. Cold holding In small reach in cooler overnight. Display cooler- Nova cream cheese 47f cold holding Overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Asiago bagels made 4.5 hours ago. Manager discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot on soda machine is soiled
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler in bagel area
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake
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. Items in grab and go cooler Veggie cream cheese 44f,; scallion cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); pumpkin cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) ambient
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Nova cream cheese prepped this morning at 7 am. Observed at 2pm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher in bagel room
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee does not have access to training
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks. Employee states manager wants them to use rags
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bagel walk in cooler handle has old food debris
Ceiling vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance in dining room
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in food debris in bagel room
Food stored on floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in bagel room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hot shot tag hanging on wire rack above food container. Manager removed
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler opened 4 days ago
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. 2 new employees. Manager had employees sign form
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple non working coolers. Operator is using down coolers as tables.
Food stored on floor. Bottle water and tuna in bagel cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor under prep table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler
Water draining onto floor surface in buckets. Operator is on site and is actively working with roofers and landlord to fix roof leak. Water is confined to one small area. No cross contamination observed
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found at 47f. Manager discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink hose
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt bin
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on bags of garlic in bagel area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to managers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink. Manager hung sign
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Black wire rack
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter at room temperature. Provided operator with time plan
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over coffee in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in bagel cooler and by triple sink
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored on wire rack shelf between between uses.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.red onions
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted
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.