EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS 3644
1900 OKEECHOBEE BLVD UNIT C11, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.472.3067
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects on boxes of beverages 1 live small flying insect in prep area landing on oven Advised operator to remove flies
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022307 | Feb 2, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023057216 | Sep 27, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023056604 | Sep 22, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects on boxes of beverages 1 live small flying insect in prep area landing on oven Advised operator to remove flies
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of pizza sauce
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 then grabbed clean scrapper, and spatula; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment
Live, small flying insects found 3 live small flying insects on boxes of beverages 1 live small flying insect in prep area landing on oven Advised operator to remove flies
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. flip top cooler by bread slicer: sliced brisket (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Over stacked Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler by bread slicer: sliced brisket (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Over stacked Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale on counter by coffee machine: milk (51F - Cold Holding); half and half creamer (57F - Cold Holding) as per operator products out of temperature for 10 minutes Not prepped or portioned today Operator placed products in cooler to quick chill
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At Walk in cooler: unwashed onions stored over bottled drinks for the restaurant Operator stored properly
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw salmon in top portion of make table over ready to eat individual creamer in bottom portion of make table no barrier. Operator moved creamer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make top; cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in make top for less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. At double door low boy; milk (53F - Cold Holding); pasteurized half and half (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, removed from temperature control multiple times, held for less than 4 hours. Advised Operator to maintain product temperature at 41F or below, or using time as a public health control, time marked and discarded after 4 hours.
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.
Damaged food not properly segregated. 3 #10 size cans pizza sauce damaged stored with food to be served to public. Operator stated not for use/sale, properly segregated.
Mar 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/mouth and then handled clean trays of bagels to place into oven without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled customer cash/coin payment at register and then began preparing food at make top cooler without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only use to store/in direct contact with water sprayed directly onto bagels. Advised Operator to use food-grade spray bottle.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved onions.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved pasteurized liquid eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. All items held using time as a public health control time marked 10am-2pm at 9:15am. Advised Operator of current time and to place new time marks on items.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bathroom cleaner stored on shelf with canned goods. Operator removed cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of soda and half eaten muffin sitting on cutting board in prep area. Operator removed food items.
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. make table - hash brown muffins (46 - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - hash brown muffins (46 - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Make table - liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding) carton of liquid eggs held under 4 hours in top unit of make table - operator moved to freezer to quick chill.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing bagels no hair restraint- operator provided.
Sep 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee packaging chocolate chips cookies with bare hands and no AOP; educated; employee washed hands put gloves on before returning to work;
Employee washed hands with no soap before putting gloves on to start working with food. Educated. Employee washed hands properly and put gloves on.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lox (56F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); in cold holding unit at the front counter; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - cheese bagels on speed rack by the ovens in the back of the kitchen; on time from 10:00-2:00. Manager dated
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb- at mop sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to dispense sugar at the back of the kitchen Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and cell phone on prep table by baking ovens Removed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at front counter
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.