H&H BAGELS
2200 GLADES RD #102A, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 914-447-2191
Last inspected Jul 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. No time mark on butter that is on written procedure Operator time marked the product
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle metal bowl soiled with raw shelled eggs then handled clean utensils at grill; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touch clothes then touch clean prep counter; no hand wash. Advised employees to wash hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Cream cheeses; milk and creamers time marked 6am-10am Observed that time mark was changed to 10am-2pm but as per operator, food items were not discarded/ changed. See stop sale for items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: house made plain cream cheese (52F at 9:55am; 48F at 10:15am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 6am. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Product stored in a deep tightly covered tub. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Cream cheeses; milk and creamers time marked 6am-10am Observed that time mark was changed to 10am-2pm but as per operator, food items were not discarded/ changed. See stop sale for items.
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 at front counter: Butter time marked 10am- 2pm at 9:30am. Operator corrected time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: house made plain cream cheese (52F at 9:55am; 48F at 10:15am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 6am. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Product stored in a deep tightly covered tub. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line: Windex stored next to salt. Advised operator to fix.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: house made plain cream cheese (52F at 9:55am; 48F at 10:15am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 6am. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Product stored in a deep tightly covered tub. See stop sale. At front counter: pooled eggs (49F at 9:30am; 52F at 10:09am- Cooling) As per operator cooling since 30 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on front counter prep table and back prep table.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single-service portioned cup lids stored in such a way that upon retrieving paper towel and soap to wash hands, the portioned cup lids stored in open pan, are prone to contamination.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Several unwashed produce such as tomatoes, stored over several tubs of cream cheese.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty phone, changed gloves then grabbed wrapped sandwich; no handwash Employee washed hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bin of Tofu dated 1-7
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. No time mark on butter that is on written procedure Operator time marked the product
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler: liquid eggs from raw shell eggs (46F at 9:24 / 46F at 9:40 - Ambient Cooling) as per employee since 8:00am Product stored with lid closed and stacked on top of each other At the current rate of cooling, the product cool to 41F within a total 4 hours Operator removed lid and unstacked product
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided missing food handler training at the end of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer solution; not labeled Operator placed label
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler - raw/undercooked cold smoked salmon was stored over butter- operator stored properly. In the reach in cooler raw/ undercooked smoked salmon stored over cream cheese- operator stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At the cook line operator touched personal drinks then began to engage in different task such as prepping food and touching equipment without changing gloves- educated operator- employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line- on top of the condiment cooler butter (cold-holding 73F). Not prepared or portioned today- food left out on the counter for 30 minutes as per operator- Operator instructed to keep on time mark for reaming time
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On Menu - lox salmon ( cold smoked salmon products) - with no indication that product Is served raw/ undercooked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored near coffee machine near prep area.
Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey bacon thawing on prep counter. Instructed operator to place in walk in cooler to thaw.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter instead of the sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm)operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Form was emailed and manager had everyone sign and read
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles were moved to work on ceiling problems, but not replaced in kitchen. Manager replaced ceiling tiles.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets were 0 ppm quaternary solution. Manager changed buckets to 200 ppm quaternary
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. #1Observed food employe touched his hat, put his hands in pockets and began to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. #2 Observed employee touching raw salmon with his gloves. After engaging in food preparation with the raw salmon employee changed gloves but did not wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above raw fish. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table near grill: sausages 67F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food has been in unit for less than 4 hours. Operator removed sausages back to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided poster
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives and food equipment stored in hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for butter at front counter. Provided paper work for operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters unprotected at coffee station. Operator covered.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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