LONG ISLAND BAGEL & DELI
21667 SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 267.718.7548
Last inspected May 30, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
SEP 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly landing on mixer and prep table. Three live landing on top of large mixer. One landing on bagel at front counter( see stop sale).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025042221 | May 6, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024068942 | Sep 25, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2023029809 | Apr 19, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022056778 | Nov 21, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2018005957 | Jan 26, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2017026859 | May 16, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 | $480 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strip
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by coffee station with mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing and broken throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of food on the floor in walk in freezers
Hole in or other damage to wall, by door leading to kitchen. And by handwashing sink in kitchen
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over handwashing sink and pans in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing in second stall in men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage bins holding bagel toppings, outside soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at 0 chlorine ppm
Live, small flying insects found. One fly landing on mixer and prep table. Three live landing on top of large mixer. One landing on bagel at front counter( see stop sale).
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly landed on egg bagel.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door cooler at front counter at whitefish salad (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp salad (45F - Cold Holding), manager said it was made a couple of hours ago, moved items to walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles; (112F - Hot Holding), chef reheated to 169°
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strip
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by coffee station with mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing and broken throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food and debris under handwashing sink by front counter. Manager cleaned floor Floor soiled under prep table at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of food on the floor in walk in freezers
Hole in or other damage to wall, by door leading to kitchen. And by handwashing sink in kitchen
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over handwashing sink and pans in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing in second stall in men's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage bins holding bagel toppings, outside soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve to go containers on cook line top shelf not inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line. The eggs were returned to refrigerator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of everything seasoning. The container was removed
Equipment in poor repair. At the front counter reach in cooler, the gasket is torn.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the kitchen
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and surrounding cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen space.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 small flying insects landing on dry storage goods stored at back door. Observed 5 small black flying insects landing on trashcan and chemical buckets at warewashing area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw whole shell eggs held at room temperature of 77F on kitchen prep table for less than 2 hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control option. Operator placed in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes (76F - Cooling at 9:10, 75F at 9:40) cooling at room temperature in deep covered pot in warewashing area. Operator moved to walk in cooler to increase cooling rate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at warewashing storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and surrounding cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen space.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled with mold like substance.
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face while wearing gloves and then begin to prepare customer beverage without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing and gloves change procedures with operator. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked and ready to eat ham and chicken in cook line reach in. Cook reorganized.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on cook line at room temperature. Operator placed eggs into cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket near sandwhich prep area tested at 400 ppm. Operator discarded solution and prepared new solution, retesting at 200ppm.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of of food debris and dirt underneath handwashing sinks in front counter and kitchen areas.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter reach in coolers gaskets torn.
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). The triple sink has been set up.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on bagel baskets at the front counter by the register Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on menu boards hanging over the bagels and make line at the front counter and front line in the dining room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, pooled eggs stored over raw bacon and cooked sausage. The eggs were moved down
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line. Cook moved back to refrigerator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). The bucket was stored on the cutting board at room temperature. The employee moved to refrigeration. The item was not prepped or portioned today In the walk in cooler, butter (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding). The items were moved to a cooler part of the cooler to chill and cold hold.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On the cook line, cooked mushrooms cooked at 8:00 (62F - Cooling)at 9:45 63F at 10:25; cooked onions cooked at 8:00 (59F - Cooling)at 9:45 59F t 10:25. The items were stored uncovered in the flip top cooler. The items were moved to the lower cooler to chill faster and cold hold.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter reach in coolers gaskets torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle for bagels not labeled. The employee labeled the bottle
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, pooled eggs were stored over sausage. The eggs were moved to be stored over the whole shell eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line, a container containing a bar of soap was stored on top of containers of oatmeal. The soap was relocated to the dish area
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter the HWS hot water is turned off for repair.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Emailed printed had employees read and sign at time of inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over hand wash sink and trays
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front counter flip top cooler, nice spread was stored behind chive cream cheese. Nova spread was moved to the front.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at the front counter, baked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); whitefish salad (49F - Cold Holding); baked salmon salad (48F - Cold Holding). The items were in the cooler for less than four hours, due to cleaning. The items were removed and placed into walk-in cooler to chill and cold hold.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit available for the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A pint sized to go container was used to dispense flour. The container was removed.
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.