EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #1370
2068 NE PINE ISLAND RD STE 400, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-829-6495
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from toaster. The manager discarded the brisket.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above storage racks.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter blocked. The manager removed the container top from handwashing sink.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed No Hot Water in establishment the Manager stated a new hot water heater has been ordered.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above storage racks.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in front reach-in cooler under the espresso machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brisket (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from toaster. The manager discarded the brisket.
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.
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. Observed reach-in cooler across from toaster ambient 46F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from toaster gasket torn.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in egg container. The manager discarded cracked egg.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink beside small storage used as a dump sink. Educated manager on using handwashing for other purposes only use handwashing sinks for handwashing.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water presser at handwashing sink beside bagel rack in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager dumped the container of water the utensils were in.
Jul 26, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from steam table gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from steam table gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on not touching cloths while preparing food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table. The operator moved all products into reach-in cooler across turbo oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. Observed reach-in cooler across from steam table ambient temperature 49F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from reach-in cooler. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from toaster.
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