Bagels &

6556 Hypoluxo Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Bagels & has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova spread, Nova or Lox Benedict, Matzo Brie with Nova and Onions, Nova Delight, Side Orders Nova, and Lox - contains raw foods not identified raw on menu Advised operator to identify products on menu with an Asterisk **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
20
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 0ppm) discussed with operator who primed machine Dishwasher corrected to (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking beverage did not wash hands before handling clean and sanitized dishes.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw salmon stored above portioned butter, discussed with operator who corrected storage. In walk in cooler raw ground beef stored above container of cream cheese mix, discussed with operator who corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Discussed with operator who removed knives.
24-14-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container, discussed with operator who educated employee.
12B-12-5
58
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs onto stove and without washing hands employee handled clean spatula to handle cooked foods like sausage. Discussed with operator employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Cook cracked raw shell eggs on to stove and without washing hands handled clean spatula to plate cooked foods. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
86
Apr 29, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee in kitchen handled cooked bacon with bare hands placing it on a plate as a server took plate away to be served to customer. discussed bare hand contact with operator who educated employee, employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored on metal wire shelf above bucket of cream cheese. Discussed storage with operator who moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in display cooler plain cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chive cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and stored in cooler overnight, operator states cooler may have been left open during rush . Rechecked temperature of products after 30 minutes and products all 43F or Below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs onto stove and without washing hands employee handled clean spatula to handle cooked foods like sausage. Discussed with operator employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter wiped face with hands and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized utensils. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hand and clean and sanitize utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
47
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of flip top cooler at expo station butter (78F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed butter back into flip top cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: In kitchen at expo line butter (70F Cold holding) per operator product held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Discussed with operator who added butter to time is a public health control form and labeled butter. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee filled water pitcher at hand washing sink and set pitcher down on table after dried her hands on shirt then proceeded to put lid on pitcher. Discussion with operator employee washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In kitchen on ice machine bottle of raid roach killer. Discussed with operator who removed. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw hamburger patties stored above cooked sausage links and raw fish stored over bread. Operator corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of flip top cooler at expo station butter (78F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and left out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed butter back into flip top cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen can of raid bug roach killer stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line flip top cooler diced ham (47F - Cooling) at 9:00 since 6:30 to 50F at 9:35 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At expo line employee used hand wash sink to fill water pitcher for customers. Discussed with operator who educated employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu sliced Lox ( cold smoked salmon )not identified as a raw product. Discussed with operator to add asterisks next to items. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In kitchen back door held open by wood block and screen door does not self close and left open discussed with operator who closed screen door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen at cook line hand washing sink heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Discussed with operator to have cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
32
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe dust on wall behind Flip top refrigerator at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook with out hair restraint.
13-03-4
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...smoke salmon stored above cream cheese in reach in cooler at front line and walk in cooler , removed to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Tuna salad 47° , chicken salad 48°, cream cheese 48° , pasta salad 48°, egg salad 48° in daily case at front line being held less than 4 hours. Operator adjusted thermostat ..butter 76° , single serve butter 51° in flip top reach in cooler server station , per employee food being held less than 4 hours . Advise employee discarded butter . ...Smoke salmon 45°, feta cheese 45°, boiled eggs 45°, mozzaballs 44° in walk in cooler . Take ambient temperature 45° . Operator stated that keep opening door made temperature high . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....scoop in handwashing sink at front line , operator moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...28° calibrated. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...small container in cream sauce at front line . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
58
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of deli counter. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple male employees behind deli counter with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on Deli counter station. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
86
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals, Clorox spray, etc. stored on shelf directly above oatmeal/grits steam table. Operator relocated to chemical shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease and food like build up on: 1. All surfaces of cooks hot line. 2. Door handles across from ice machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and drink on counter in bagel prep room. Operator relocated to segregated area. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple male employees without proper hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door liner, metal torn with sharp edges.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. Pickle buckets stored on walk-in cooler floor. 2. Plastic drink bottles stored on the floor at bagel station. Operator relocated all to shelves. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like buildup on walk-in cooler air curtains.
23-03-4
64
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding cooked Sausage (122°F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored on shelf above RTE matzoh balls and whipped butter. Operator relocated to proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top on cook line: Sliced tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); Cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); Butter at Deli counter (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator states less than 4 hours. Operator added ice bags to correct. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time mark on shell eggs, no written plan. Provided operator with TPHC plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the dish machine station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator relocated to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense coleslaw in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and replaced with correct utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagels & last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagels & on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagels &?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bagels &.

How does Bagels & compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Bagels & most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Bagels &'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bagels & have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bagels & means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bagels & inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bagels & is inspected around four times per year on average.