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BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL BOCA EAST

2250 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33432

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3419788
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8614679
DBPR license6021307

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five live flies on booth seats dining room Approximately seven live flies flying around bagel making section of kitchen. Not landing on anything. Flies killed **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (52F – Cold Holding) on cutting board. Not prepped or portioned. Out less than four hours. TPHC document sent to operator. Food item four hour time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth in hand sink next to office Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above hot holding unit **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee handling food **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Iced coffee reach in cooler door **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Uncovered buckets of iced coffee on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on line Removed water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.