BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
3801 W LAKE MARY BLVD STE 139, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-878-7863
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019051827 | Aug 16, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at bagel prep station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at walk in freezer
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No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. - near three comp sink
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw smoked salmon over buckets of brewed coffee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - strawberry cream cheese at grab and go cooler. Packed on daye 11/29.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sweet cream butter (68f - Cold Holding). Observed on counter at cookline. Operator moved to walk in for expedited cooling
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - hasbrown. Operator filled out during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at 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. - packaged cream cheese at grab and go cooler missing address where packaged
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - bag of onions over bucket of pickles
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - inside 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. - packaged cream cheese labels missing address where item was packaged.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - portioned butter (50F - Cold Holding). Observed sitting on counter. Employee moved to cooler below.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling vents in customer area and in kitchen dusty - ceiling tiles in kitchen heavy coating of dust and smoke
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - inside 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. - packaged cream cheese labels missing address where item was packaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. - unwashed onions and tomatoes over pooled eggs
Use of cooking equipment producing excessive heat and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - bagel toaster apparently causing smoke marks and charred ceiling tiles above.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - egg (128 - Hot Holding).manager turn up temperature on holding unit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent over make line dusty
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - inside 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. - label missing address
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover dusty
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles over make line tarnished
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tile missing in production area. - deep grout lines causing retention of old food debris
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - milk dispenser nozzles soiled
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. - raw smoked salmon in Nova cream cheese
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. - for some employees. - provided blank forms
No soap provided at handwash sink. - in women's restroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles over make line tarnished
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tile missing in production area. - deep grout lines causing retention of old food debris
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the prep station (batteries needed)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over the toaster is yellowing
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knife stored at the knife rack soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw eggs stored in the walk in cooler over the cream cheese Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the freezer
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout lines at the cooks area with sesame seeds
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles at the pick up srea
In the bagel walk in cooler a small base board along the wall has trapped water in the baseboard. Recommend cleaning and sealing
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.