BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
2250 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects at bagel prep area. Additionally, observed approximately 2 live flying insects at food storage bins used for bagels at front counter. Operator killed approximately 7 flying insects and sanitized both areas. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream opened September 8, 2024 and not date marked. Operator properly dated marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees without food handling certificates.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed catering upright and exposed on top shelf above prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bagel prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and removed standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep cutting board at prep line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat pickles. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at prep table in kitchen out of original commercial packaging not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.