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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

2605 S HWY 27 STE 101, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-227-3899

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats21
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509175
Grade history
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -folding table in hallway -ice dispenser at soda machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of blue liquid in kitchen, operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack stored on shelf with single service gloves, operator moved to other shelf
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee on cook line was wearing a watch and bracelets
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and walk in cooler -shelf under prep table in kitchen -bagel speed rack -floors around bagel oven and under back storage shelf -exterior of equipment in beverage area -area under beverage and cream dispensers in dining area
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mop sink area
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of salt in prep area
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser on soda machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing a watch prepping food, educated employee and watch was removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -stir spoons in beverage area, operator removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in walk in cooler is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -above open boxes of single service items on front line. Operator moved to an empty bottom shelf
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6

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.