CAPITAL BAGEL # 2
195 N FEDERAL HWY, FT LAUDERDALE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 9 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
JAN 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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. Approximately 8 small flying insects on ceiling in triple sink room. Operator exterminated and removed the small flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter - left flip top - middle door in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items not marked with date product was packaged and address of establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter employee put on gloves and prepared a bagel order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter - grab and go - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cream cheese. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Front counter - left flip top - mozzarella (44F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of upper food pans. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - display case - jalapeño and cheddar bagels (76-77F). Per operator items placed out less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. Front counter - right flip top - tuna salad (48F); smoked salmon (49F). Per operator items placed out approximately an hour ago. Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. Front counter - left flip top - mozzarella (44F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of upper food pans. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked with bucket and pumps.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter - left flip top - middle door in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water in plastic bottles stored on floor in dry storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items not marked with date product was packaged and address of establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter - grab and go - raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cream cheese. Operator stored all items properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Front counter flip top - Egg salad date marked 5-30-2025. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Front counter flip top - Egg salad date marked 5-30-2025. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True unit- commercial hash browns (46-50F); liquid whole eggs (51F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Front counter - display - cheddar and jalapeño bagels (76-77F); cheddar bacon bagels (76-77F). Per operator items placed out approximately 3 hours ago. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Corrected on site. 2. True - commercial hash browns (46-50F); liquid whole eggs (51F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned 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. 2 employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Milk station - milk/cream. Operator filled out form during inspection.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right Flip top - no TCS items - ambient temperature (55F), Left flip top - unit not turned on
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects on ceiling in triple sink room. Operator exterminated and removed the small flying insects.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 8 small flying insects on ceiling in triple sink room. Operator exterminated and removed the small flying insects.
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. Front counter - milk (50F); cream (55F). Per operator, items held in unit overnight - over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed damaged gaskets. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - milk (50F); cream (55F). Per operator, items held in unit overnight - over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed damaged gaskets. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to triple sink blocked by items. Operator removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - milk (50F); cream (55F). Per operator, items held in unit overnight - over 4 hours. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed damaged gaskets.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items missing date.
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