BAGEL EMPORIUM
1238 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection observed 3 dented cans in dry storage area 2 Chopped Clams 1 Corn beef hash. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection observed at front counter reach in cooler smoked salmon (72F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator was prepped less than 1 hour ago. **Time Extended**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed ice bin soiled. **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour at dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed in a container of flour at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at soda syrup storage area of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles sagging and cracked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed ceiling vents soiled. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection observed cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Ambient internal temperature 48F. **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed door gap. **Time Extended**
36-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen floor area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed floor and wall junctures not coved throughout kitchen floor area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed floor tiles missing. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed ice build up. **Time Extended**
21-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table next to cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed wiping cloth under cutting board. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed reach in coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of cooked poultry uncovered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection observed 3 trays of cooked poultry uncovered. **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at back of kitchen near exit door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: At time of callback inspection still observed wet mop not hung to dry properly. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:36 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.