EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY Inspection – March 13, 2026

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels in kitchen being stored on shelves with no protection.

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bathroom.

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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. Clint Divasio hired December 21st per operator, has no proof of food handler training.

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Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed blank forms in paperwork binder. Operator began reading, signing and dating forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

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Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cream cheese containers being sold grab and go style with no address or name of establishment.

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