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EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #3672

19 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-462-1132

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619744
Grade history
MAY 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 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. Front counter - Ice bath - ego whites (52F). Per operator out less than 2 hours. Observed too much ice melted. Operator added more ice to allow the egg whites to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022021732Apr 28, 2022May 27, 2022$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1. Employee starting shift entered establishment then went into the back prep room to scoop ice for the front line without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered prep area, put on gloves and began preparing an order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - ice bath - liquid egg whites (43-46F). Per operator placed in ice bath less than 2 hours ago. Observed item above ice/water line. Operator properly submerged. 2nd temperature taken 38-40F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
1. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Both restrooms and area leading to restrooms - accumulation of debris along baseboard. 2. Flooring under shelving in dry storage. 3. Water leaking from ice machine - accumulating on floor around ice machine. 4. Walls and floor around back oven.
Basic/36-73-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 50ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs then took off gloves and handled single service cups without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - Ice bath - ego whites (52F). Per operator out less than 2 hours. Observed too much ice melted. Operator added more ice to allow the egg whites to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door.
Basic/14-69-4
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blackened cut marks on cutting board at cook-line area.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet. Operator separated and set to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue on wall at kitchen entrance.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet dripping at back area handwashing sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, took off gloves and made drink for customer without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 1 raw shell egg - front counter tray. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee filter holders stored under soap dispenser at front counter hand sink. Operator stored properly.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between panels on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4

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.