ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL COMPANY
201 N US 1 STE C5, Jupiter FL 33477 · 561-277-9757
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately Approximately 150 + live insects crawling on boards used for bagels on speed rack in bagel production area adjacent to front counter. Operator removed the boards from speed rack to be cleaned. suggested bagel production area be cleaned.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $4,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025080644 | Oct 22, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $1,600 |
| 2--2025032107 | Mar 11, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024047062 | Jul 15, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024003638 | Jan 4, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2021042609 | Sep 9, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets at cook line soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen ceiling tile vents and tiles soiled with heavy black grease/dust buildup up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator clean and sanitize areas.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. In grab-n-go display cooler scallion cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In grab-n-go display cooler scallion cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for more than 6 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.
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. Emailed copy of clean up poster to operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets at cook line soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen ceiling tile vents and tiles soiled with heavy black grease/dust buildup up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor at bagel prep station, discussed with operator who clean and sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator clean and sanitize areas.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flies on the wall at bagel production area; 1 live fly on the bagel set up boards on the speed rack; Advised to clean and sanitize
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flies on the wall at bagel production area; 1 live fly on the bagel set up boards on the speed rack; Advised to clean and sanitize
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 30 small insect droppings on the bagel set boards on the speed racks at bagel production area; Employee removed all boards and brought them to the three compartment area and started to clean
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used visibly soiled towel to wipe food contact surface, and continued preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands; manager educated; employee washed hands
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- Asiago bagels and butter - as per operator since 8 am; time marked;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance Observed mold like substance and growth on bagel boards stored on the speed racks at bagel production area; Employee started to clean boards
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/ Manager
Food stored on floor- buckets of food in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use- at cook line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed salt stored in container with heavy mold like substance at bagel production area. Advised operator to discard. Food prepared with soiled utensil. Observed heavy food debris stuck on salt scoop inside container at bagel production area, removed scoop.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately Approximately 150 + live insects crawling on boards used for bagels on speed rack in bagel production area adjacent to front counter. Operator removed the boards from speed rack to be cleaned. suggested bagel production area be cleaned.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately : 150 rodent droppings on boards used for bagels on the speed rack in bagel production area adjacent to front counter. 40 rodent droppings behind the speed rack next to the reach in cooler and prep table, in bagel production area. Operator removed the boards from speed rack to be cleaned. suggested bagel production area be cleaned.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used visibly soiled towel to wipe food contact surface, and continued preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands; Educated operator on proper procedures, employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter dated 10/7 at cook line See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line cheddar cheese (42-49F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (49F - Cold Holding); potato salad (49F - Cold Holding); egg salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding) food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; some foods overstocked and stored in shallow pans; food moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill;
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- Butter and Asiago bagel had no time mark. Educated operator on TPHC procedures; operator discarded last bagel and dated butter - 9:50 am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In bagel production area adjacent to front counter. Observed mold like substance on salt container. Heavy layers of mold like substance and growth on bagel boards. Heavy food debris observed on conveyor belt. Heavy food debris observed on butcher block Advised to clean and sanitize
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. New employee at cook line; Emailed form to operator
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Assortment of bagels stored in rusty metal wire baskets. Advised operator to clean or replace baskets.
Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink thermos stored on top of bagel display, at cook line. Advised to move;
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking at cook line. Educated operator and advise to have a designated area;
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee wiping food prep area numerous times.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat egg salad and potato salad. Advised operator of proper storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to conveyor belt in bagel production area with heavy growth of mold like substance.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) advised to change to 200 ppm
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Butcher block not sealed next to reach in cooler in bagel production area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above cook line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. Employee touched visible soiled shirt and started to handle food containers at steam table; educated Employee washed hands
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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- Asiago bagels inside baskets at front counter As per operator food out since 6:30 am; time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (68F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours; food placed in the oven to be reheated to 165 F; no water inside the steam table; water added and turned up high;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- bagel wheel at bagel making station and cutting boards cooling at cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys and cell phone on prep table at cook line Advised to remove
Food stored on floor- muffins in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee cup inside walk-in freezer; Advised to remove
Stored food not covered- coffee ice cubs in walk-in cooler
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding);in top part of cooler at cook line; food overstocked; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food placed in walk-in cooler; operator replaced with new batch; spinach (32-54F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink; food being thawed out at room temperature; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food moved to walking cooler;
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggs (108-114F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; food out of temperature for less than four hours; operator decided to discard;
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed- by dry storage at the back of the kitchen
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas used to take food out of convection oven stored above the equipment heavenly spiked with food debris Advised to store on clean surface
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line
Soiled floors- throughout the kitchen area; three compartment sink; inside walk-in coolers
Stored food not covered- ice coffee cubes on the speed rack in walk-in cooler; advised to cover
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Spinach at room temperature by three compartment sink; moved inside cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); operator tested two buckets; fixed to 200 ppm;
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Smoked salmon over cooked mushrooms and cooked pork at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) Observed filled to top of pan on cook line cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, pan was replenished to top of pan approximately 1.5 hours prior to temperature taken by inspector. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator split smoked salmon in half and placed extra portion inside cooler.
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. Observed Butter in portion cups sitting on counter by registers with no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator elected to discard butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Degreaser spray bottle stored over bagel production prep table. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush that per operator is used to clean bagel former. Advised operator to use an appropriate food grade brush. Operator removed brush.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by dry storage area. Advised operator to label all chemical spray bottles.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Whipped butter 9/16/23- in walk-in cooler; See Stop Sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Whipped butter 9/16/23- in walk-in cooler; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (41-50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41-47F - Cold Holding); veggies cream cheese (39-48F - Cold Holding); all food's overstocked; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator made smaller portions and moved in cold holding drawers;
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- whipped butter at cook line - as per operator food on time since 6:00 am; operator time marked
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/ Manager walked in during the inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- Red Bull can in cooler at expo line Removed
Wet and dry wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean- at bagel station and cook line Removed
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