COASTAL BAGELS
777 37 ST STE A100, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 203-505-8830
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 51f above chill line. In service 1 hour. Operator moved to bottom to chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin walls
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area operator posted sign
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shelled eggs and handled cheese. Provided education. Employee washed handles and changed gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f. In cooler for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chill salmon (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Observed large gaps between containers in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter
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. New hires, emailed to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pvc leaking under 3 bay sink
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade has old food debris. Advised manager to clean
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on on reach in freezer
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2025Warning 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 ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salmon in reach in cooler. Employee states it was prepped today at 8 am. Observed at 52f. At 1:15pm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand sinks
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. Ambient 59f
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator
Feb 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago. Operator added date
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon lox on digital menu and to go menu. Viewer invoice to verify lox is cold smoked. Operator marked asterisk on to go menus and called company to update digital menu. Company is working on it during inspection. Operator turned off digital menu until they are able to upload new menu.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter
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/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine.
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter
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/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter
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/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked, now reading 100ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix found at 67F sitting out for under an hour. Operator moved to cooler to rapid chill.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on sugar bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked on wire shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups and to go containers stored on floor in dry storage
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine being dispensed, after priming. Operator checked all lines, now properly dispensed sanitizer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spic and span not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack pack stored over plastic wrap
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen hand wash sink is not secured to the wall
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.