BRUEGGER'S BAGELS
501 EAST KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602
Last inspected Jul 1, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Establishments water at 85F. Operator will heat water for manual 3 compartment sink washing, and has service request in to repair hot water tank.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022027467 | May 25, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | $600 |
| 3--2022018367 | Mar 25, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Cabinets under cold station have wood damage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler top between bagel rack and reach in cooler has build up of food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticky residue on food containers from old labels
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler requires some general cleaning.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Cabinets under cold station wood damaged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains heavily soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coolers under bagel rack have heavy build up of food debris on top. Cabinets under coffee condiment station has mold like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator and I set up sanitizer using food contact surface bleach until repairs can be made to the dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cup lids on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. emailed to operator again.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Establishments water at 85F. Operator will heat water for manual 3 compartment sink washing, and has service request in to repair hot water tank.
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.