Bronx Bagel & Deli
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Bronx Bagel & Deli, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Deerfield Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used to scoop flour, Manager discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of chicken on the floor in walk-in cooler, Chef picked up box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler by cook line has rusted shelves
14-17-4
61
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink at front counter by slicing Machine
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks not secured by front counter next to hot water heater.
51-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth removed from cutting board on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Manager labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 48F cooling - at 9:19am since 6/13. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 48F cooling - at 9:19am since 6/13. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at bread making area bucket of sugar stored directly on floor. Additionally at walk in cooler - bucket with cream stored directly on floor. Advised operator to store 6 inches from floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed bucket of cream on floor in walk in cooler.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at self service freezer - Soup made in house with out label. Educated operator on minimum labeling standards - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Same **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed behind displace case. Handwashing sink without draining pipe. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen across from grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
58
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at back prepping area 5 smalls flying insects additionally 1 small flying insect near display case.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 12/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at flip top cooler across the grill - raw shell eggs stored over chocolate chips and blue berries. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed at walk in cooler bucket of chicken soup (45F - Cooling) @11am since 6/12. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator product cooling less than 24 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill no flame - matza ball (101F - Hot Holding) per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator began to reheat item to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on cook line sprayer filled with degreaser without proper label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at display case- roast beef 45F @10:10 - Cooling since 8am - 46F @11:45) ; egg salad 54F @10:10 - Cooling since 8am - 48F @11:45) at current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to place items in walk in cooler to quick chill.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink across from grill. Operator provided paper towels**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen across from grill.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at back area, Employee food and drink on prepping table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area on drying rack. Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at bread making area bucket of sugar stored directly on floor. Additionally at walk in cooler - bucket with cream stored directly on floor. Advised operator to store 6 inches from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at self service freezer - Soup made in house with out label. Educated operator on minimum labeling standards
02D-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed behind displace case. Handwashing sink without draining pipe.
29-08-4
20
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler at whitefish salad ; (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned hot water on **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
50
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands/changing gloves. Observed employee rack raw shell eggs then proceed to handle plates, ready to eat food without changing gloves, discussed with employee, employee changed gloves
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Iced tea nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at slide top customer self service reach in freezer in dining room
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed on wall in bagel prep area
36-27-5
58
Mar 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in the kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At deli counter glass reach in cooler- potato knish 55°(cold holding), potato pancakes 51° (cold holding), cheddar cheese 53°(cold holding). Macaroni salad 46-47° - cold holding, cream cheese 46-47F- cold holding - operator states food not prepared or portioned today- observed employee leave cooler door open and walk away from cooler- cooler door open and closed frequently for breakfast rush- operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 81° at the hand wash sink in the bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour container and salt container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in the kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado half with sticker on cook-line flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
61
Oct 7, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bronx Bagel & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bronx Bagel & Deli on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bronx Bagel & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bronx Bagel & Deli.
How does Bronx Bagel & Deli compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Bronx Bagel & Deli most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Bronx Bagel & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bronx Bagel & Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bronx Bagel & Deli 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 Bronx Bagel & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bronx Bagel & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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