Bagel City South
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Bagel City South appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor of walk in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in bagel prep area near rear walk-in bagel cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw beef (45F - Ambient Cooling for 1 hour at 9:30, 47F at 10:40). Employee placed in freezer to ensure item reaches 41F within the 4 hour window. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing eggs at cook line, handle ware washing equipment, and return to food preparation without changing gloves. Operator informed employee of proper glove use and handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Benjamin Aqshlomo- expired on 12/16/2014. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station handwashing sink used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by cook line, **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in kitchen area near walk in. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet/soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout front counter, kitchen, bagel prep, and wait station areas. Operator removed and placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in bagel prep area near rear walk-in bagel cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
41
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the smoked salmon was stored over cans of tuna. The salmon was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, potato pancakes (55-58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55-58F - Cold Holding); sausage (55-58F - Cold Holding). The items were in stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, plain cream cheese (52-55F - Cold Holding). The item was stored over stacked. The over stacked portion was returned to refrigeration to quick chill and cold hold. On the cookline, potato pancakes (55-58F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55-58F - Cold Holding); sausage (55-58F - Cold Holding). The items were in stored in the unit overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
64
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine at zero ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wet cloth on top of food on the cook line. Chef removed towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket on front counter 200Ppm . Operator diluted 50Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler cream cheese 47F improperly held for approximately 30 minutes . Not prep or portion today Operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed temp 87F water at hand wash sink at front counter ran water approximately 3 minutes. Operator had plumber working on it during inspection. Water temperature 117F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in container of potato salad in cook line flip top. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating food at bagel making station. Operator removed plate. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel City South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel City South on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel City South?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor of walk in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel City South.
How does Bagel City South compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Bagel City South most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Bagel City South's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel City South have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bagel City South means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bagel City South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel City South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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