Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East's latest score of 45 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding), items left on the counter to portion but it got busy. Manager returned items to walk in cooler to cool back down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser not dispensing towels. Manager changed batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A couple of handwashing stations had a cart in front of sink. Manager moved carts. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co tanks by the walk in cooler not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open cup of coffee on prep table. Manager discarded coffee and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two boxes of commercial processed avocados on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
61
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High 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**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - 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**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - 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**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - 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**
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep cutting board at prep line. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - 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**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Iced coffee reach in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above hot holding unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Overstocked. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored in hand sink at bagel making station **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two containers stored In hand sink at bagel making area **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: 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. Muffins and pastries at front register counter Reference: 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. Priority: Basic
02D-03-4
Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In upper cooler Priority: Basic
05-09-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving rack storing gloves **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in freezer Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
52
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East.
How does Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Water Bagel Boca East is inspected around three times per year on average.
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