BAGEL EXPRESS
11616 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves then begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment under new ownership operating without a license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored over cooked sausage patties inside walk in cooler 1. Observed raw shell eggs stored over coffee creamer singles inside walk in cooler 2. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb underneath hand sink next to dish area with hose attached missing vacuum breaker. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored inside hand sink in dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled front counter, added display cooler and warmer. Observed new display cooler blocking flat top grill from being underneath hood system. Observed new wall added near bathroom. No plans submitted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabriela hired over 60 days, no training. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not properly functioning in dish area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed customer bathroom door not self closing. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above standing reach in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage and ceiling tile cracked in back kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door by dry storage room. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris in back prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed rack with bagels stored inside unprotected in hallway leading to customer bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor in dry storage room. Observed crate of milk stored on floor in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:55 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.