BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
9859 LAKE WORTH RD STE 27 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator on proper use of towels and storage. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cold smoke salmon stored above containers with ice coffee cubes. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels , managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area sitting on top of oven, Hash browns 73F hot holding , per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to moved to time control and marked item for the 2. Hours remaining **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 to operator **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Operator uses Quaternary, she provided chlorine. Not able to provide test strips
Basic 2
08B-17-4Basic – Inside walk in cooler Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes and onions)stored with ready-to-eat food.( deli meats, cut watermelon) Advised operator to stored ready to eat products above unwashed produce
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:39 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.