Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PALM BEACH BAGEL

1200 YAMATO RD C1 · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3691782
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13633670
DBPR license6019446

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 18, 2026 8:51 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 19, 2026 11:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#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. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth, touched garbage can and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils, clean plates and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects behind front counter flying around/landing on assorted flat bagels on top of display case. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects on wall behind front counter over flip top cooler and food preparation areas. Approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around counter side flip top cooler lid. Approximately 4 live small flying insects in kitchen on wall behind mop sink. Approximately 1 live, small flying insect in kitchen on wall behind knife holder. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean sanitize areas. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Counter side flip top; cooked peppers (63F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (63F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Counter side flip top; cooked peppers (63F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (63F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At pan on flat top; cooked sausage (117F – Hot Holding). Operator stated sausage reheated prior to being held in pan on flat top for less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line; cut tomatoes (65F – Ambient Cooling 7:45/65F 8:25);cooked garbanzo beans (65F – Ambient Cooling 7:45/65F 8:25). Operator stated tomatoes cut and can of cooked garbanzo beans opened 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, placed in ice bath to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic21-10-4

Basic – Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed soiled wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.