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BAGEL EXPRESS

11616 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3793046
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13965351
DBPR license2324064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaned sheet trays with no sanitizer step. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#16High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging inside of bagel boiler filled with water in back kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb no vacuum breaker at oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer heavily soiled with old food debris in back kitchen area. Observed shelves where clean equipment is stored heavily soiled above dish area. Observed wooden board where unbaked bagels are stored soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee pot stored in hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted racks where bagels are stored in back kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Basic 14

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door with no tight fitting self closing door. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-25-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using wooden boards to store unbaked bagels. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on wall above portion of flat top grill not underneath hood system at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light above walk in cooler doors broken. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout back kitchen and dish areas. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted in produce walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-06: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 7, 2026 5:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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
7 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.