GOLDBERGS DELI AND BAGEL OF FORT LAUDERDALE LLC
2701 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-669-1000
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in dish washing area; -Dining Room; Approximately 3 live small flying insects,not landing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023069189 | Nov 27, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $360 |
| 2--2016005334 | Jan 26, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Wait station butter (76F - Cold Holding), per operator held in unit less than 2 hrs, observed low ice bath, operator placed in reach in to quick chill.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance throughout back room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler case of pickles stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin lip, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Buildup of food debris on equipment door handles. -microwave in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line.
Employee with soiled apron. At cookline and front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler units, gaskets.
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. -Employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands then grabbed blanched fries from container without removing gloves and washing hands first. Reviewed hand washing with employee, employee removed gloves washed hands and put on new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados. Operator stored properly.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. cook line hash browns, and expo station butter.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin lip, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Buildup of food debris on equipment door handles. -microwave in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line.
Employee eating while preparing food. -Front line employee eating piece of meat while slicing meats for customers orders.
Employee with soiled apron. At cookline and front line.
Insect control device installed over wait station coffee area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler units, gaskets.
Open dumpster lid, operator closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Back bagel room/ storage area; cases of to go cups stored on floor.
Two Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cookline,operator replaced.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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.
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in dish washing area; -Dining Room; Approximately 3 live small flying insects,not landing.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
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.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -ware washing area; several food container lids wet nesting on drying rack.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Front line hand washing sink.
Quart container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bagel room; poppy, sesame, everything -Prep room; brown sugar, white, sugar
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wait station area; used butter knife in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Front Line; hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Required employee training expired for 1 employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bagel Room; Quart containers used as scoops for bulk onion, sesame, poppy, garlic, sunflower and everything topping. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cookline; flip top reach in cooler gaskets In poor repair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Wait station; utensils in water 90F, operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, provided sign to operator, operator posted.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed operator form.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Food stored on floor. Observe case of vegetable on floor in walking freezer.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in cookline flip top. Raw beef burger stored over potatoes in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and lox spread. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in cookline flip top. Raw beef burger stored over potatoes in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Dish employee handled dirty dishes, then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and lox spread. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
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. No food handler training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employees began filling out during inspection.
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. Grab and go - cream cheese, soup.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.