Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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STRATHMORE BAGEL & DELI

4095 SR 7 STE N · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3575428
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10742702
DBPR license6013736

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 16, 2024 11:21 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 17, 2024 12:12 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#2High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on visibly soiled wiping cloth after removing from back pocket and then handled ready to eat food while putting on plate without washing hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Advised Operator to manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until machine repaired and able to sanitize properly. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately 30 live small flying insects behind front counter landing on clean plates, packaged bread, cutting boards used to prepare food, display cases. approximately 50 live flying insects in kitchen bagel preparation area on walls by bagel roller and speed racks. Approximately 100+ live flying insects in kitchen dry storage area outside of walk in cooler flying around landing on walls and boxes Advised operator to eliminate flies and to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Located in walk in cooler raw salmon stored over butter. Discussed with operator who moved salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Waitress handled soiled plates while removing from table and then handled clean plates of food from serving window to take to customers table without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter turkey (53F – Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today stored in reach in cooler 2 hours. Discussed with operator who moved product to freezer to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen hand washing sink used to store dirty dishes; operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handwashing sink in kitchen next to dishwashing area. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind front counter on shelves with clean plates over make top cooler. 2 dead roaches in kitchen inside drawers under flat top with commercially packaged cheese stored. Advised operator to remove roaches and to clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.