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WAY BEYOND BAGELS

9858 CLINT MOORE RD STE 122, Boca Raton FL 33496

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019272
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025045327May 22, 2025Jul 14, 2025$400
2--2024008352Feb 7, 2024Mar 27, 2024$400

Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2026 · Operator began updating menu. Time Extended
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Storage area shelving. Operator began removing during inspection.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2026 · Most removed. Time Extended
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Cook cracked shell eggs, changed gloves and touched ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Front counter employee picked up item from floor then touched bagel for customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bagel walk in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat prepared potatoes. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Main walk in - smoked salmon (49-50F); cream cheese (48-50F); hard boiled eggs (49F); tuna (49F); white fish (48-49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main walk in - smoked salmon (49-50F); cream cheese (48-50F); hard boiled eggs (49F); tuna (49F); white fish (48-49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish items. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw fish, eggs any style. Provided consumer advisory to operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several food handling employees without hair protection. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dunnage rack by back door.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Storage area shelving. Operator began removing during inspection.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice bath at cook line, egg wash 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed ice level low. Operator added more ice. Observed at flip top across from deli;, butter 55F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed butter stored past the fill line. Operator placed below to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sausages 72F hot holding. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator placed on grill to 165F or higher.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified on menu. Operator placed an asterisk.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees not wearing hair restraint while working in food preparation. Discussed with operator. Employee put on hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at entrance of kitchen rust that has pitted the surface on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observd in flip top cooler in kitchen cooked mushrooms 47F at 10:00 to 47F at 10:30 (cooling since 7:00) sliced tomatoes 48-49F at 45 at 10:30 (cooling 7:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. American cheese 61F at 10:00 to 57F at 10:30 Operator added ice to foods. Observed in deli case cooked chicken 49F at 10:25 to 47-49F at 10:50 (cooling since 7:00). Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as dispenser to handle sugar.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored over ready to eat potatoes. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at counter raw shell eggs (72F). Per operator food held out of unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved eggs to flip top cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler #1 egg salad (45-48F); tuna salad (55F). Per operator foods was prepared yesterday at 1pm. Observed foods cooling covered. Observed Collin in large containers. Foods was cooling overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (71F) in kitchen at front counter under no temperature control, pooled eggs 60F in kitchen at front counter. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of unit less than four hours. Operator moved foods below flip top cooler to quick chill. Observed in walk in cooler #1; cream cheese (49F); veggie cream cheese (45F). Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods into ice bath to quick chill. Observed at flip top cooler #2 at deli line butter 58F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed butter on ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler #1 egg salad (45-48F); tuna salad (55F). Per operator foods was prepared yesterday at 1pm. Observed foods cooling covered. Observed Collin in large containers. Foods was cooling overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at grill Grill: sausages (97F);;; cooked noodles (89F). Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed sausages and noodles stored in metal pan and on top of grill. Operator placed noodles into pot and reheat on stove to 165F or higher, and sausages back onto grill.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line raw shell eggs broken over ready to eat ham. See stop sale.
High priority/08A-08-5
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell egg cracked over ham in a unit. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line cheese (41F- 58F Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food stored in unit less than 4 hours. Observed food past the fill line. Operator removed food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on floor in freezer. Operated stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at employee restroom. Operator closed
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at feta at salad station. Operator removed and replaced with handles utensil
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under triple sink. Operator states service call is in
Basic/36-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in main restroom
Basic/32-12-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on wall/shelving in ware washing area
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pooled egg stored above unwashed celery in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked salmon salad in walk in cooler date marked 4-2. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink tested at 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator drained and refilled with sink and surface and retested at 700ppm lactic acid
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at front prep area in disrepair
Basic/29-08-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 8, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Observed observed 4 live roaches in back of cook line flip top cooler Time Extended/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Observed 1 live roach on wall next to back door and water heater Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Observed 1 dead roach under expo window Observed 1 dead roach in outlet Time Extended/Return visit Feb 8, 2024 · Observed 2 dead roaches in styrofoam around water pipe next to water heater. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of front walk in cooler Time Extended
Feb 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Observed observed 4 live roaches in back of cook line flip top cooler Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Observed 1 dead roach under expo window Observed 1 dead roach in outlet Time Extended
Feb 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above yogurt in front walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bagels stored directly next to hand wash sink, paper towel dispenser at front line. Operator moved bagels
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk In Cooler. Plate used to dispense potatoes Employee removed plate and replaced with scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking Water in container with Liquid eggs Employee removed Item and placed on shelf below reach in cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Flour. Kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4

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.