BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
514 N US HWY 441, Lady Lake FL 32159
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 62f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on prep table. Soda nozzles in dining area. Ice Chutebin dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in dry storage area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler interior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler by prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on both prep coolers.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot water at 3CS not 110f.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Clear spray bottle in hot water heater room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink stored over pan liners.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Manager preparing bagels.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves.
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. -Cream cheeses at front counter, lacking address product was packaged at.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Single door cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler on right side of kitchen.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -Ibuprofen over slicer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Easy off oven cleaner over paper towels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting boards. -Can opener blade. -Slicer blade guard.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over bagel oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Rat trap stored on soda boxes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Double door reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
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. -Lacking address and name of establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Double door reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of salt.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed cook handle wet wiping cloth and clean, then continue to work with food.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn containing egg salad and tuna.
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. -Lacking name and address.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of salt.
Apr 11, 2024□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep coolers.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in prep cooler gasket torn.
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. Lacking name and address of establishment packaged.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 62f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep coolers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Sanitizer bucket in handsink by three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By makeline.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wearing bracelets.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in prep cooler gasket torn.
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. Lacking name and address of establishment packaged.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in bagel prep room.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Handsink by three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over prep cooler.
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. -Lacking name and address Food was prepared. Per manager, labeling machine is broken and repair is scheduled. Checked old label and it contains all required information.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Plastic lids on floor by dry storage.
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.