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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

1319 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 5612545686

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602394
Grade history
MAR 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating evaluation form is currently being worked on per Manager on site.
Basic/51-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · One employee has completed. Per staff, they are waiting to provided training to other employees. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating evaluation form is currently being worked on per Manager on site.
Basic/51-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · Time Extended
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. Missing address for self service products at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating evaluation form is currently being worked on per Manager on site.
Basic/51-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended
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. Missing address for self service products at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager. Advised to wash hands before placing on gloves to help with orders. Manager washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Assorted cream cheese 2 containers and chicken salad 1 container.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Cream cheese plain 47F cold holding, chicken salad 45F cold holding, cream cheese scallion 45F cold holding. At front counter from overnight. Ambient thermometer reads 41F. Determined at this time, not a cooling issue. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Manager dated for yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager sent employee to store to obtain. And, was received by end off inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Christy and Shanna. Per Manager, it is signed at a different location. Please have both sign. Form is in office.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating evaluation form is currently being worked on per Manager on site.
Basic/51-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor has accumulation of leftover seed debris found in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
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. Missing address for self service products at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker. Education provided.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 cream cheese container. 1 pound total.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 46F cold holding at front counter.
High priority/03A-02-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager unable to find at this time.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. 3 new employees sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry food. Removed by Manager. Advised to use utensils with handles.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of microwave.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Current business license is at 25 seats. Inside seating 28 and outside seating is 16 totaling 44 seats. Email seating evaluation form.
Basic/51-09-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Leftover food debris on the floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-01-4
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. Missing address of self service cream cheese, whipped butter, egg salad, whitefish salad at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ovens.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. romaine lettuce over heavy cream in walk in cooler. Educated and Manager moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substances. Manager labeled both containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon 52F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Manager placed time for Asiago bagels.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Asiago bagels. Provided written plan and was filled out.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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 cheese at grab and go station.
Basic/02D-03-4
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
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/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Unit not properly holing temperature and cooks are using ice water to hold food make sure all food is held at 41f or below Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 56f cold holding, cooked onions 57f cold holding, cooked peppers and onions 58f cold holding, sliced turkey 61f cold holding,sliced ham 60f cold holding, coleslaw 55f cold holding, mushrooms 54f cold holding,sliced cheese 53f cold holding, sliced tomatoes 55f cold holding, chili relish 55f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals hanging over bag in a box
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoops stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line
Basic/10-20-4
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
High priority/28-12-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
High priority/28-12-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
High priority/28-12-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding, spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding, cut tomatoes 54f cold holding, turkey 54f cold holding, sliced cheese 57f cold holding, chicken salad 55f cold holding, All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Sliced turkey 60F cold holding Cole slaw 50F cold holding Cheese 60 F cold holding Onions cooked 59 F cold holding Ham 60 F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 59F cold holding Peppers 58 F cold holding Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Sliced Cheese 50F cold holding Sliced Ham 48F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 46F cold holding All food placed in cooler about 30 minutes ago. Employee placed ice bath under all food items. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
High priority/28-12-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding, spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding, cut tomatoes 54f cold holding, turkey 54f cold holding, sliced cheese 57f cold holding, chicken salad 55f cold holding, All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Sliced turkey 60F cold holding Cole slaw 50F cold holding Cheese 60 F cold holding Onions cooked 59 F cold holding Ham 60 F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 59F cold holding Peppers 58 F cold holding Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
High priority/28-12-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over sauce in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding, spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding, cut tomatoes 54f cold holding, turkey 54f cold holding, sliced cheese 57f cold holding, chicken salad 55f cold holding, All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both sinks in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
Basic/29-17-4

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.