BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS
7100 FAIRWAY DR #50, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561-721-8718
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At three compartment sink and soda box shelf - approximately 4 small flying insects landing on wall and soda boxes. At bagel prep/ baking room approximately 12 small flying insects landing on wall above bags of flour and prep counters.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025078916 | Sep 15, 2025 | May 8, 2026 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024018368 | Feb 28, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2024038021 | Jun 10, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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. At cook line flip top cooler, Tuna salad (44F -Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F -Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F -Cold Holding); fish dip (45F -Cold Holding); cheese (52F -Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, Tuna salad (44F -Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F -Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F -Cold Holding); fish dip (45F -Cold Holding); cheese (52F -Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some required employee training expired.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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. At cook line flip top cooler, Tuna salad (44F -Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F -Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F -Cold Holding); fish dip (45F -Cold Holding); cheese (52F -Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, Tuna salad (44F -Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F -Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F -Cold Holding); fish dip (45F -Cold Holding); cheese (52F -Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for items on time control. Provided form to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some required employee training expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bagel prep area, employee drink on prep table. Operator removed.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bagel prep station- wiping cloth inside hand sink- operator removed and stored properly.
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- lox raw/undercooked salmon cream cheese stored over cream cheese - operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by bagel make station- Sliced cheese 46-47F-cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today food overstocked - food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed food inside reach in cooler to quick chill.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Small fly trap stored over shelf with bagels at bagel make station- operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At bagel baking station- buckets of malt blend on floor- operator removed off the floor.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw smoked salmon over pasteurized liquid eggs at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By muffin display case.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator in possession of DBPR time control document, but was not filled out.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish storage rack has rust and pitting.
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust above bagel make station.
Oct 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At three compartment sink and soda box shelf - approximately 4 small flying insects landing on wall and soda boxes. At bagel prep/ baking room approximately 12 small flying insects landing on wall above bags of flour and prep counters.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw smoked salmon stored over Taylor ham- operator remove and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth towel inside hand wash sink by bagel make/ bake station- operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust above bagel make station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area/ bagel make station- dry storage shelf soiled- employee starred to clean shelf.
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bagel bake/make station approximately 10 small flying insects landing on bags of flour and wall above prep counter. At dish washing/ soda box shelf area - approximately 10 small flying insects- landing on clean dishes and soda boxes.
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. At walk in cooler -scallion cream cheese 45F- cold holding, rice pudding 45F- cold holding, egg salad 44-45F- cold holding, chicken salad 45F- cold holding, butter 45-46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler -scallion cream cheese 45F- cold holding, rice pudding 45F- cold holding, egg salad 44-45F- cold holding, chicken salad 45F- cold holding, butter 45-46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink down handwash sink by front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf- unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer- operator labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. At bagel bake/ make station- approximately 1 dead roach under prep table- operator removed and sanitized area. At soda shelf by walk in cooler- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed and sanitize area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. At bagel bake/ make station - sticky trap hanging over prep table. At back prep area- sticky trap hanging over prep table.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bagel prep/baking station- observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on wall above bags of flour and prep counters. At back area next to walk in cooler by soda boxes for soda machine - approximately 15 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall above soda boxes.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At bagel bake station- employee touched there face then handled clean utensils - educated operator employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bagel prep/baking station- observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on wall above bags of flour and prep counters. At back area next to walk in cooler by soda boxes for soda machine - approximately 15 small flying insects landing on soda boxes and wall above soda boxes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at make station- Plain Cream cheese 47-49F- cold holding, veggie Cream cheese 47-49F- cold holding, scallion Cream cheese 47-49F- cold holding, lox Cream cheese 47-49F- cold holding, strawberry Cream cheese 47-49F- cold holding salmon 47-49F- cold holding, sliced tomatoes 47-49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink by bagel baking station- handwash sink with water of 77F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use metal spatula stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep counter- operator removed.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon above cream cheese at reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....cream cheeses 11/7, chicken salad 11/ 7 at walk in cooler, manager stated that it was wrong date. Manager properly date.
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....food not prep or cooked today, cream cheeses 50°, sausage 51°, tuna salad 49°, potato salad 48°, egg salad 50°, butter 59°, cheese 58° in flip top reach in cooler at prep station being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....food not prep or cooked today, cream cheeses 50°, sausage 51°, tuna salad 49°, potato salad 48°, egg salad 50° smoked salmon 48°, butter 59°, cheese 58° in flip top reach in cooler at prep station being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Recommend manager to discarded food..
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dead roaches on premises...one dead roach underneath chemical storage shelf by the exit door. Employee cleaned.
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.