BAGEL EMPORIUM
1238 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed at dry storage shelf, 2 sausage gravy can, jiff peanut butter can, apple sauce can and stuffed vine leaves with rice can all dented. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at front runners station, employee begin to place new gloves on to begin work with washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash and glove use methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler smoked salmon (51F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator removed and placed into another cooler to rapid cool items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time as public health control form. Operator filled out for for items using time during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-59-1Intermediate – Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed at dish machine, chlorine sanitizer not dispensing. Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour at dry storage area. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at soda syrup storage area of kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles sagging and cracked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter cooler across from bagel display. Ambient internal temperature 58F. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen floor area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line, whisk stored in container of standing water. Chef discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table next to cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in coolers in kitchen area as well as reach in cooler at from counter, gaskets all soiled. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler next to cook line. And open can of tea. Operator removed can from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers in the kitchen as well as reach in coolers at front counter area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of cooked poultry uncovered. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at back of kitchen near exit door. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:06 PM.
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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.