EL BAGEL
6910 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305-901-3102
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at preparation area pecan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside standing reach in cooler smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese no time marked at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator time marked.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at prep area. Operator diluted with water. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed over mop sink. Operator discarded the bottle.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside unisex restroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at washing area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 water bottles inside reach in cooler at prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted over coffee machine at front counter. Operator inverted.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at preparation area pecan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter plain cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); garlic cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed at preparation area tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Observed at preparation area pecan cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed ap cleaner inside spray bottle without label at washing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee discarded soiled gloves and proceeded to handled a tray, put new gloves no hand wash conducted. Manager coached employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board by prep area with mold-like substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with cleaner liquid not labeled at mop sink.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed bathroom with a sign not public bathroom. Advised manager that needs to let customers used bathroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by storage bagel area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths stored above containers at bakery rack area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) by bakery rack area. Employee prepared new solution. Recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked a raw shell eggs and proceeded to grab cooked bacon from container to put on top of bagel. Coached manager and employee the right procedures to handle food and wash hands and change gloves when changing task. Employee discarded cooked bacon took gloves and wash hands and put new gloves.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee grab a bagel from floor discarded and proceeded to put gloves no hand wash. Coached manager and employee the right procedures to wash hands and put new gloves. Employee wash hands and put new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs containers stored over cooked bacon container at reach in cooler near egg station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at hand sink front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at ware washing area. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at employee bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above preparation area and near ware washing area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean containers stored on floor at dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans not inverted at ware washing area. Employee inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of water no lid stored above preparation bagel station area. Manager discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at standing water at ware washing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside touching salt and flour containers at oven area. Manager relocated correctly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sing at hand sink ware washing area. Manager found a sign.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining at hand sink at ware washing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth stored on preparation area and cutting boards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers not labeled at preparation area. Observed flour containers not labeled at bagel preparation area. Manager started labeling.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at bagel prep station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lids and containers stored inside hand sink next to hand triple sink.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while molding dough for bagels. Discussed with manager proper procedures.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and washing are.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside prep cooler. Manager removed the water.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator discussed with employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee gave me some dish soap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs and sliced cheese not time marked at kitchen area. As per Manager food was there since 9:15 am. Manager time marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS next to 3 compartment sink, employee removed during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided form during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not labeled at front counter, employee labeled during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour and salt container next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed yeast container stored on floor next to mixers, employee stored properly during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container at preparation area, Manager stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic containing stored on floor at the front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at preparation area.
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