BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS
4026 N GOLDENROD RD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 407.681.4011
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cook line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers at dish area
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink next to prep station
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with food debris around cook line and front counter
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair by bagel station in front of the oven
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at mop sink Leaking faucet at hand wash sink at cook line
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line. Operator has a work order for cooler
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food debris
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over RTE at walk in cooler
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food preparation in bagel station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Cook line reach in cooler with food debris
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushroom over RTE sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to cook line
Jun 18, 2024□ 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket inside of hand sink located to bagel station
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelet in bagel station Employee with watch in cook line Employee with rings in prep station
Equipment in poor repair. Door in disrepair on Reach in cooler under cook line
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of sliced apples in water
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs over container of matzoballs in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept in cook line for 2.5 hrs with temperature of 71F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani bottle above tortillas by oven
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket inside of hand sink located to bagel station
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Leo sandwich containing cold smoke salmon not identified as raw in menu
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sani bottle not label next to oven
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with dust above microwave over Reach in cooler AC vents with dust above bakery
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Open drink container above prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelet in bagel station Employee with watch in cook line Employee with rings in prep station
Equipment in poor repair. Door in disrepair on Reach in cooler under cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath door located at the back exit
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape over cans in dry storage
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with food debris above cook line
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting green onions without washing. Recommended operator to wash green onion
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sesame containers in bagel station not labeled
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemical at front counter not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks at coffee station at front counter
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with a hat on but had pieces of his hair loose and hanging
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to boiler at cooks line;the door on the left talks of when opened
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Ext door by mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind oven and boiler on cooks line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at bakery
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.