ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
22191 POWERLINE RD, Boca Raton FL 33433
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 small flying insects observed landing on bagel boards and bagel ingredient container in bagel prep area. Operator eliminated insects and sanitized surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025050520 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024060018 | Oct 18, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed produce. Manager moved eggs
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in the ceiling panel where pipe goes into ceiling in baking area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent by three compartment sink has heavy dust
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans being stacked wet at wash area
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by the mop sink
Food stored on floor. Boxes of egg white containers on floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by bakery blocked by trash can, manager moved trash can.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacles in both unisex restrooms have no lids on waste receptacles
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee in prep area, manager discarded cup of coffee
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on make line still with stickers, Manager removed stickers and washed avocados before cutting.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked hash brown patty (117F - Hot Holding) held on plate on top of hot holding unit for less than 1 hour. Operator placed items into oven and begun reheating to 165F.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at triple sink handwashing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bagel prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on walk in freezer floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee took tomatoes directly from box and immediately sliced in prep area without washing produce first. Operator instructed employee to wash produce. Employee washed produce.
Stored food not covered. Stored cookies not covered in walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of powder sugar not labeled at dry storage.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 small flying insects observed landing on bagel boards and bagel ingredient container in bagel prep area. Operator eliminated insects and sanitized surfaces.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at 3 compartment sink. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator discarded solution.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bagel prep area used to store spray bottle and wiping cloth. Operator removed items.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above bagel prep walk in cooler door.
Oct 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the boards used set up raw bagels in the bagel kitchen in the front of the store. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the bagel kitchen in the front of the store. 3 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the bagel baskets at the front counter 2 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the prep table in the kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. An employee cellphone was stored on the counter of the expo station in the kitchen. The employee removed the phone.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the cook line, there were two dry cloths stored on the cutting board. The cloths were removed to a sanitizer bucket.
very slow draining water in handwash sink at the bagel making station.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No hose Bibb vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Manager stated they were on order
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser not working. Manager replaced batteries, paper towels dispenser working
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels
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. Manager had agreement read and signed
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered building, put on gloves and began working with food without washing hands first. Discussed with manager and manager spoke with employee. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects hovering and landing on baskets of bagels at front counter display. Operator started to remove at time of inspection. Sanitized baskets
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); Nova Cream Cheese (50F); Whitefish Salad (52F); Plain Cream Cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); nova cream cheese (50F); whitefish salad (52F); plain cream cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked liquid eggs(101F - Hot Holding) in Hot Holding cabinet on cook line. Operator stated eggs have been in unit for 30 minutes and discarded after 30 minutes. Operator discarded eggs.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warewashing hand wash sink paper towels unable to dispense. Discussed with operator, operator placed paper towels outside of dispenser.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer calibrated at 43F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on prep table in kitchen and on rack holding dry storage items in bakery area. Employees removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Platter lids stored not inverted in dry storage area. Operator stored correctly.
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.