Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BAGEL EMPORIUM AND GRILLE

225 ALTARA AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3713781
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752274
DBPR license2338569

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at baking area reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over box of chocolate chips. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sausage (91F – Hot Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 14

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage cage soda dispenser area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter shelf, bowls not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones stored on prep counter and cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main cook line.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area plastic gallon of cooking oil and bags of flour stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rolling container of flour. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at main cook line under cutting board.

#8Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at center kitchen prep area, stored over prep counter and hand sink.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry storage cage, lids and straws stored on floor.

#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at coffee station, coffee filters stored on top of machine not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to mop sink with standing water.

#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at main cook line prep counter 2 bags of chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed at reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.