EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #3452
5395 E BAY DR STE 104, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-533-0800
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects food preparation inside cream cheese station. Landing in the food. 1 small flying insects near Minute made machine. 1 small flying insects back prep area. 2 small flying insects second reach in cooler from right. 4 small flying insects near drink syrup.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stored food ( trays of bagels) not covered on cart in front line area. Manager placed a tray above bagels on the top area of cart
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in the front counter area. Employees changed solution Recheck 150 ppm quaternary
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket stored on prep table next to clean equipment. Operator moved the sanitation bucket during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slacking boards stained
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers behind front counter soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Chairs on ground around dumpster.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects food preparation inside cream cheese station. Landing in the food. 1 small flying insects near Minute made machine. 1 small flying insects back prep area. 2 small flying insects second reach in cooler from right. 4 small flying insects near drink syrup.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sausage 50 oz Swiss cheese sliced 14.0 oz American cheese sliced 34 oz
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Sliced cheese 47 cold holding Put half in walk in cooler
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf of dry storage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside cabinets for self service. Gaskets soiled at cook line Shelf above cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In mop sink.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary was 500+ ppm. Now at 200ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quantity wiping cloth sanitizer was 500+ppm now at 200ppm at cook line.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 500ppm management added water now is 400ppm.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can of tomatoes sauce
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent email
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled small handheld on top of cans. Egg cooker solid with food debris
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle at prep station at reach In cooler. Microwave handle above cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards at prep station
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Ten can of tomatoes sauce on dry storage shelf not segregated.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on shelves above prep station. Behind soda nozzle In dining room soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep station.
ceiling tiles and vents trough out establishment soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.