EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS #847
989 NOB HILL RD, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.423.3030
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS cheese cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Operator placed ice ice pack on cheese for quick chill.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025083391 | Oct 1, 2025 | May 14, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2021024306 | May 17, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $800 |
| 2--2019023252 | Apr 17, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018037956 | Jun 21, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS cheese cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Operator placed ice ice pack on cheese for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employees training certification are photocopies.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long hair not effectively restraints.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler sliced Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed into unit held out of temperature less than four hours not portion or prepared today. Operator closed lid.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added with hoses attached missing hoses attached with no vacuum breaker installed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper dispenser jammed in woman's restroom.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed accumulation of black and brown substance in handwash sink at prep station.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup at 3 compartment sink.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at front counter sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk-in cooler hash brown pucks opened 01/24/2025 not date marked. PIC date marked.
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. Observed Treniece Williams Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired 1/5/2025.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black substance in ice machine
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed accumulation of black substance in handwash sink at prep station. Operator clean and sanitizer.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint engaging in food preparation.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed several light shield missing in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at frontline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on various food containers in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls at walk in freezer and mop sink areas soiled with accumulation of black mold like substances. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on wall and ceiling at walk in cooler. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup at 3 compartment sink.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee wearing gloves, touched soiled wiping cloth and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands, or changing gloves. Spoke to manager about proper hand washing procedures.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed individual ketchup store in a solid bucket, at the drink station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked smoked salmon over ready to eat ham. Employee rearranged for proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Manager discarded.
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.