BAGEL EXPRESS
11616 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
50-10-4High Priority – Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. EOS given on 8/31. Observed establishment open and operating, serving about 3 customers without approval for reopening. **Admin Complaint**
50-07-5High Priority – Establishment removed/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed closure sign completely removed from front door of establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly flying inside of bagel display case landing on bagels. Observed 50+ live flies flying and landing on shelf and clean equipment in dish area. Observed 1 live fly landing on orange juice machine at front counter. Observed 15+ live flies landing on to go bags inside dry storage room. Observed 2 live flies on wall near flat top grill at front counter. Observed 15+ live flies flying and landing on dough mixer and wall in back area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one insect on top of box of strawberry jam in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked on top of cream cheese inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live fly flying inside of bagel display case landing on bagels. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of paint stored on top of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back prep area and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for all employees, hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen and dish areas.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile severely damaged in back kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Alongside wall leading to bathroom and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:06 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.