EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY
239 N COLLIER BLVD, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-642-4141
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 10 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. There are two small flying insects by the triple sink. They have not been observed landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Rachel Oest is expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris around the slicer blade and the blade guards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a box of gloves and sponges inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee Crystal only able to provide proof of employee training digitally.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The door to the unisex bathroom is not self closing.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on the cutting board of the make table in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. There is a bin of bagels stored on the floor behind the front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop in a container of ice inside the reach in freezer with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required minimum labeling.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink. Educated employee on proper hand washing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There us a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the front counter. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a reach in cooler available for customer self service without the required labeling.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator is frying eggs and bacon on a table top flat top grill with no hood or fire suppression system.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris under the slicer blade.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. There is no proof that David Hernandez has been informed of his responsibility to report foodborne illnesses to his employer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required labeling.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a partially consumed employee drink in the upright reach in cooler. Operator discarded the employee drink.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright two door cooler raw shell eggs are stored over cooked eggs and cream cheese. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the container from the hand washing sink.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the kitchen blocked by a folding table and a pan of cooling cooked eggs.
Food stored on floor. There is a plastic bin of bagels on the floor behind the front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler in the customer area available for customer self service without the required minimum labeling information. Information required is description of the product. Date product was packaged. Name and address of establishment that packaged the product.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are two small flying insects by the triple sink. They have not been observed landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the triple sink.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler in the customer area available for customer self service without the required minimum labeling information. Information required is description of the product. Date product was packaged. Name and address of establishment that packaged the product.
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.