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EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #1597

3200 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 954.565.2155

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619745
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - sliced smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store wiping cloths. Employee removed wiping cloth
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle of drinking water on top of ice machine Employee removed and discard drinking water
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
/45-05-4
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Utensils in poor condition. Bagel rack heavily encrusted
Basic/14-12-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager place mop to dry in mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured CO tank with Chains.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Basic/12B-09-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Basic/13-04-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Food Trolley. Hand wash sink next to 3Compartment Sink. Manager removed trolley
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Per operator, beard guards ordered ( observed order placed 10/5/23).
Basic/13-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of paper and food debris. Operator corrected.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed doors and gaskets to low boy coolers with food buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed lowboy cooler soiled inside.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mops stored on floor and idle mop bucket with dirty water. Operator corrected.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 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. make table - sliced smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - sliced smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling tile missing above bagel oven.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation - operator provided.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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