BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS
27835 WESLEY CHAPEL BOULEVARD, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-775-2275
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies landing on clean dishes, cookline equipment, and prep table
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across from pull top reach in cooler. Employee moved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation. Both employee put on hats.
Mar 10, 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
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored under prep table next to bottles of syrup and bin of flour across from 3 compartment sink. Manager moved it to under other prep table not containing no food products.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to bagel machine under prep counter. 3 compartment seasoning bins 2 missing labels. Manager labeled.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is holding butter with time and has no paperwork.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle containing liquid margarine with no label. Manager had employee label.
May 13, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Observed dust soiled walls near the prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwaves being soiled with food debris.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at prep sink Employee hung spray hose
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter temped pulled out at 9:00am and temped at 60F at 9:42am on cookline prep table Employee placed butter in walk-in cooler, retemped at 49F at 10:07am.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Improperly stored at mop sink splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tongs touching dirty wall
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.
Clean linens stored on floor. 2 bags of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to walking cooler Employee placed on shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on storage shelf on service
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for sugar stored in product Employee removed
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over Excalibur machine on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris build up on Excalibur machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris walls throughout kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle filled with water on cookline Employee labeled
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies landing on clean dishes, cookline equipment, and prep table
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with a yellow sanitizer not labeled above hand sink at bagel making station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks store don prep table
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour handle stored in product
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink Corrected observed employee invert
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager obtained letter of parasite destruction.
Observed Employee drank from open cup and then handled knife without washing hands. Coached employee and they washed hands
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marina Soto hired 60 days ago
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on prep table. Employee removed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in charge with hair half way up
Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Discussed with employee to have lid and straw on cup.
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.