EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #3160
8500 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 954-370-3105
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect near the back exit door. Not landing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, egg transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator transfer item to freezer for quick chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee food stored in walk in freezer not segregated from restaurant food items. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed tomatoes stored over cut tomatoes and milk in walk in cooler. Operator relocate tomatoes.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At 3 compartment sink
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed: Manager cracked raw shell eggs and then switched gloves to handle ready to eat food without washing hands.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed touching dry towel and then proceeded to touch ready to eat foods without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect near the back exit door. Not landing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler #1 Asiago cheese (51F - Cold holding) cooler #2 American cheese (52F - Cold Holding) cooler #2 cheddar cheese (49f Cold Holding) deli turkey (51F), Cooler#2 cream cheese (51F); Cooler #3 Carton cage free eggs (47fF - Cold Holding), half and half (47fF - Cold Holding) on cook line. As per operator items were not prep or portioned today. As per operator items were held less than 4 hours and fell out of temperature during high volume business period. Manager placed items in the cooler and place ice on items in top held cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow protection after splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice machine interior.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of clean equipment. Employee moved for proper storage.
Jan 2, 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
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon cold held at 45F in walk in cooler. Smoke salmon prep and stored in walk in cooler from yesterday. Item did not removed from unit since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed salmon cold held at 45F in walk in cooler. Smoke salmon prep and stored in walk in cooler from yesterday. Item did not removed from unit since. See stop sale.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/11/2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stocked piled before properly airdried.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bag with unwashed lemons stored over several TCS foods items in walk in cooler. Operator relocate lemons to bottom shelf.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked with cardboard boxes. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed boxes.
Mar 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed Asiago cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored inside walk in for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Per operator, walk in cooler went down this morning around 4 am. Ambient temperature reads 50F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Asiago cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored inside walk in for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Per operator, walk in cooler went down this morning around 4 am. Ambient temperature reads 50F.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dining room,above coffee self service area.
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. Observed Asiago cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored inside walk in for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Per operator, walk in cooler went down this morning around 4 am. Ambient temperature reads 50F.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in coolers Observed - pork sausage (42-46F - Cold Holding - corrected on site to 41F); Turkey (45-47F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding - manager discarded); Briskets (42-44F - Cold Holding - corrected to 42F); Salmon (42-44F - Cold Holding corrected 41F); Turkey sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding - corrected to 41F) Per operator, temperatures were within range at approximately 6:30 am and unit was unplugged for half an hour to facilitate maintenance. Items were out of temperature for approximately one and a half hours. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed into walk in cooler to all items to cool down.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at make table with accumulation of debris.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Back storage- Observed one live flying insect flying around back storage next to exit door. Observed one flying insect flying around in carbonated beverage storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in coolers Observed - pork sausage (42-46F - Cold Holding - corrected on site to 41F); Turkey (45-47F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (42-46F - Cold Holding - manager discarded); Briskets (42-44F - Cold Holding - corrected to 42F); Salmon (42-44F - Cold Holding corrected 41F); Turkey sausage (42-45F - Cold Holding - corrected to 41F) Per operator, temperatures were within range at approximately 6:30 am and unit was unplugged for half an hour to facilitate maintenance. Items were out of temperature for approximately one and a half hours. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed into walk in cooler to all items to cool down.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Storage area. Observed employee bag hanging on shelf next to an open case of coffee. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket at make table with accumulation of debris.
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