Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EINSTEIN BROS BAGEL #1245

19 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3186764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7910511
DBPR license1619744

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 27, 2022 11:18 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 28, 2022 9:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects by grab and go – one landed on closed container of grab and go cream cheese. 1 dead small flying insect on side of lid – cream cheese in grab and go. Operator removed. Approximately 2 small flying insects in office. 1 small flying insect on wall by trays of bagels in kitchen. 1 small flying insects on wall by mop sink. 2 small flying insects above prep table in back kitchen area. 2 small flying insects on cork board at entrance to kitchen. 6 small flying insects on wall under front counter menu board. 1 on menu board. 6 small flying insects on wall by soda fountain system. 1 dead small flying insect by customer trash can. 4 small flying insects on pictures in customer area. 20 small flying insects in hall leading to customer restrooms. 3 small flying insects in mens restroom. 2 small flying insects in womens restroom. 3 small flying insects on wall behind front counter flip tops. Did not observe any flying insects land on any food/Food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab and go – cream cheese (60-65F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F or below. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep hand sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic knife holder in prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter – Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.