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EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS 1288

33127 N US HWY 19 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3746404
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784906
DBPR license6214969

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bagel station. **Warning**

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#13High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade Paper towels used as liner for spinach and cucumbers **Warning**

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#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on bagel line out of temp sliced turkey (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F – Cold Holding); salmon (46F – Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored next to soda boxes and to go containers. **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Food thermometer unable to be calibrated. Only calibrated at 33.9F at the lowest. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on bagel line soiled with debris. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on bagel line used to dump ice. **Warning**

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#19Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Date on Water filters near soda machine is 11/20/20. Manufacturer states to change every 12 months. **Warning**

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Basic 11

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. **Warning**

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#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on bagel line grooved. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler behind display case in disrepair. Ambient temperatures at 45F. **Warning**

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#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bagel line soiled with accumulation of debris. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area. **Warning**

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#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning**

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#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under oven and bagel slicer soiled with debris. **Warning**

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#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area and back prep room. **Warning**

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#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in freezer rusted. **Warning**

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#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in dry storage not labeled. Squeeze bottle of water on bagel line not labeled. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.