BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
5240 US1, UNIT 111 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32967
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grab and go cooler Veggie cream cheese 44f, ; scallion cream cheese (45F – Cold Holding); egg salad (46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F – Cold Holding); pumpkin cream cheese (44F – Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding); smoked salmon (46F – Cold Holding) ambient **Warning**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Nova cream cheese prepped this morning at 7 am. Observed at 2pm
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher in bagel room
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee does not have access to training **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks. Employee states manager wants them to use rags
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bagel walk in cooler handle has old food debris
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance in dining room
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in food debris in bagel room
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in bagel room
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:09 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.