BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
1201 US HWY 1 UNIT 3, North Palm Beach FL 33408 · 561-508-5108
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live crawling insect in display case on packaged smoked salmon. Operator removed smoked salmon from display case.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026032724 | Mar 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025084406 | Oct 6, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (40-54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (40-52F - Cold Holding); in cold unit at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food overstocked; smaller portions made;
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- butter and cheese bagels at bagel display station Advised to track time; since 7:00 am;
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched mouth and personal cell phone and then engaged in food preparation of pastrami portioning without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler Raw shell eggs stored right on top of a container with chicken soup Operator removed raw shell eggs
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. Front counter cooler display, cream cheese 50F cold holding, tuna salad 50F cold holding, egg salad 48F cold holding, nova cold smoke salmon 48F cold holding, chocolate milk 50F cold holding per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all items stored since yesterday see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler display, cream cheese 50F cold holding, tuna salad 50F cold holding, egg salad 48F cold holding, nova cold smoke salmon 48F cold holding, chocolate milk 50F cold holding per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator all items stored since yesterday see stop sale
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. For butter stored next to microwave top shelf. Per operator product stored for approximately 3 hours. Operator timed marked for the remaining time of 1 hour.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area a cooling rack, Cooked mushrooms at 9:19am(72F cooling) since 30 minutes at 9:49am same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk inside cooler.
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.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certificates copy of original.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live crawling insect in display case on packaged smoked salmon. Operator removed smoked salmon from display case.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Portioned Smoked salmon over raw onions - operator moved onions.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw portion of smoked salmon then touched paper liner, and bagel with changing gloves. Operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands - employee did so.
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. make table - Taylor ham (42F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held unit overnight and more than 4 hours. See stop sale. grab and go display case - assorted cream cheese portions (42F-48 - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in front row not under proper refrigeration - See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - Taylor ham (42F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held unit overnight and more than 4 hours. See stop sale. grab and go display case - assorted cream cheese portions (42F-48 - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in front row not under proper refrigeration - See stop sale. Make table - sliced tomatoes (42F-50F - Cold Holding) over filled container not portioned or prepared today held in top unit under 4 hours - operator split and moved to reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Grab and go case - portioned cream cheese (46F- Cooling) 9:35am cooling since 8:30am recheck 30mins 46F. Operator moved to walk in cooler to facilitate the cooling process.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed copy to operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. SafeStaff certificates copy of original.
Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer - coffee ice cubes on speed rack not covered - operator covered.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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