EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS 1288
33127 N US HWY 19, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · (727) 604-8685
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bagel station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on bagel line soiled with debris.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Date on Water filters near soda machine is 11/20/20. Manufacturer states to change every 12 months.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on bagel line grooved.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bagel line soiled with accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in freezer rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in dry storage not labeled. Squeeze bottle of water on bagel line not labeled.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bagel station.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade Paper towels used as liner for spinach and cucumbers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on bagel line out of temp sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored next to soda boxes and to go containers.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food thermometer unable to be calibrated. Only calibrated at 33.9F at the lowest.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on bagel line soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on bagel line used to dump ice.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Date on Water filters near soda machine is 11/20/20. Manufacturer states to change every 12 months.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on bagel line grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler behind display case in disrepair. Ambient temperatures at 45F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bagel line soiled with accumulation of debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under oven and bagel slicer soiled with debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area and back prep room.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in freezer rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in dry storage not labeled. Squeeze bottle of water on bagel line not labeled.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in bagel station,
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents near oven and proofer soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on bagel station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets on bagel station. Operator had employees remove bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. Operator moved containers to triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer has accumulation of food debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bin cracked on ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled with debris. Grate of soda machine rusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler and freezer rusted.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler on line.
Feb 25, 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
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White flip top coolers.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under work table next to water heater. Front work area.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep counter in poor repair back splash coming from wall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behinds the front counter
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored in the rear of the kitchen stained
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.