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
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
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.
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.
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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
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.
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.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
Show 12 findings ▾
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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Assorted cream cheese 2 containers and chicken salad 1 container.
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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Omar, Manager.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager sent employee to store to obtain. And, was received by end off inspection.
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.
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.
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.
Floor has accumulation of leftover seed debris found in walk in freezer.
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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker. Education provided.
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 15 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 cream cheese container. 1 pound total.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 46F cold holding at front counter.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager unable to find at this time.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry food. Removed by Manager. Advised to use utensils with handles.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of microwave.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Leftover food debris on the floor of walk in freezer.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ovens.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. romaine lettuce over heavy cream in walk in cooler. Educated and Manager moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substances. Manager labeled both containers.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid. Manager labeled.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
Show 10 findings ▾
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. 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,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals hanging over bag in a box
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoops stored in sink
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
Show 12 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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over sauce in reach in cooler
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both sinks in kitchen
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
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.