BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
9859 LAKE WORTH RD STE 27, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 561-721-4104
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels, managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator on proper use of towels and storage. Employee washed hands
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cold smoke salmon stored above containers with ice coffee cubes. Operator stored properly
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels, managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area sitting on top of oven, Hash browns 73F hot holding, per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to moved to time control and marked item for the 2. Hours remaining
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator uses Quaternary, she provided chlorine. Not able to provide test strips
Inside walk in cooler Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes and onions)stored with ready-to-eat food.( deli meats, cut watermelon) Advised operator to stored ready to eat products above unwashed produce
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Inside kitchen in front of bagel oven floors no longer cleanable as grout in between tiles is missing with food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to repair tile grout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above microwaves in kitchen used to store sealed boxed goods has surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler all shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen food preparation table bottle of medication stored next to single service straws, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled single service soufflé cups of portioned cream cheese, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In top of reach in cooler raw salmon stored above liquid pasteurized eggs in bottom of reach in cooler with no complete physical barrier between top and bottom, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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. In reach in cooler portioned cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler portioned cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight see stop sale. In reach in cooler at Make line cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); strawberry cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); nova salmon (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (56F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared and held in cooler for less than 3 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in to chill.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and emailed copy of clean up poster.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Inside kitchen in front of bagel oven floors no longer cleanable as grout in between tiles is missing with food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to repair tile grout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above microwaves in kitchen used to store sealed boxed goods has surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler all shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food handler touching cellphone with gloves then immediately went and handled food container at bane Marie. Gloves not changed and hands not washed in between.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. nova cream cheese (55F - Cooling) at 9:35 am since 9:30 am to 54F at 9:55 am in walk in cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. In large covered plastic container. Employee broke down into smaller containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers walk In cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bagel Walk in cooler shelves Display case in dining room unclean
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at bane Marie
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in baking area
Oct 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched personal food container, placed it in the microwave and started working with food without changing gloves; advised to change gloves and wash hands;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); in top cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food containers heavenly lined up with deli paper blocking the cold source and food overstocked; smaller portions made and advised to remove deli papers;
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- Asiago bagels and butter at cook line; foods on TPHC since 6:30; advised to time track;
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. Some employee have copies from an original certificate - operator unable to provide original documents for some employees
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on top of single service items box at prep station;
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching everything bagel seasoning at bagel station Stored properly
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all coolers at cook line heavily soiled
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above corn muffins batter at reach in cooler 5. Properly stored at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....nova cream cheese was prep 10/20/23 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....nova cream cheese was prep 10/20/23 at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter in sandwich line being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....slice cheese 48° over storing in the container at flip top reach in cooler at sandwich station being held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to bottom acceptable.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter in sandwich line being held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... portion chive cream cheese, plain cream cheese, tuna salad, egg salad was prep Friday 10/27/23 in reach in cooler #5. Employee date marked.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside a full mop bucket. Operator corrected.
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