BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS
2877 STIRLING RD, Hollywood FL 33312 · 954 965 5920
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
OCT 23
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FEB 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 head of lettuce inside bagel walk in cooler. Operator discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023045332 | Aug 10, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023040304 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2020057655 | Dec 14, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2020011369 | Feb 21, 2020 | Jun 22, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. The butter on the cook line was placed out at 7:30am. The butter has been out less than 3 hours. The time marking was applied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of cake mix, a 1/9 pan was stored inside and being used to dispense the food. The pan was removed
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line hot holding unit, cooked eggs (90-106F - Hot Holding). The eggs were prepared less than 1 hour ago. The eggs were voluntarily discarded and replaced with new.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line flip top cooler, a spray bottle of sanitizer was stored on top of the lid. The bottle was moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bagel production area, the paper towel dispenser batteries were dead. The batteries were replaced. The dispenser operates properly now.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the bagel bakery, WD-40 stored on the shelf behind the yeast. The chemical was moved to the office.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bagel bakery area, the hand sink paper towel dispenser does not dispense the paper towels. Batteries were changed. The dispenser now works properly
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the bagel bakery area, a spray bottle of degreaser was hanging by the window and was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the guest restroom. The manager refilled the dispenser.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line behind front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top sheet pan in bakery station. Operator removed
Food ( bucket with pickles )not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler.Operator elevated bucket
Light not functioning properly in storage room. Light bulbs seems to be very dim.
Wall soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line above hot box.
Aug 10, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter.
Aug 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antiseptic spray stored on a shelf above salt in bagel prep station. Operator removed
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live,small flying insects on wall above coffee station in dining room next to front counter.. 2 live, small flying insects flying around coffee maker in dining room by front counter, 6 live, small flying insects on wall above customer bathroom inside dining room. 3 live, small flying insects on ceiling by entrance to front counter in dining room area. 3 live, small flying insects on wall above single service forks in the dining room. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. 2 live,small flying insects flying around in food service area near front counter next to dining room. 3 live,small flying insects on exterior sealed plastic bucket in bagel prep area next to mixer. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live,small flying insects on legs of prep table under near mixer in bagel prep station. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live, small flying insects, underneath mixer bowl in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at time of inspection at bagel station. 2 live, small flying insects on sealed flour bags in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at bagel station at time of inspection. 7 live,small flying insects on wall in mop sink area. 7 live, small flying insects on garbage bags in food prep area near triple sink in kitchen. 9 live, small flying insects on outer wall of walk-in cooler in prep station. 4 live,small flying insects on drying rack above triple sink. 4 live, small flying insects on the front of prep sink across walk-in cooler in prep room.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one chemical spray bottle opposite bagel oven with no label. Operator labeled bottle "sanitizer" during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bagel prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food debris under mixer bowl in bagel prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in storage room. Operator inverted lids in storage area during inspection.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed water hose stored above single service lids in the storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in the bagel prep station area, opposite the bagel oven.
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 head of lettuce inside bagel walk in cooler. Operator discarded
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. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding),; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding),; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham(47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale
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. One new employee hired, operator read and signed employee reporting agreement during inspection.
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.
Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen.
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.