Brooklyn Water Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagel, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Brooklyn Water Bagel is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed battery operated paper towel dispenser on south west side of cook line not functioning.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind front counter. Operator disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in line reach in cooler displaying 60°F. Actual temperature 40°F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of metal shavings and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 plastic containers used for cooking eggs with cracks in bottom of containers. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area flip top.
22-16-4
82
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw smoked salmon and then picked up cut tomatoes without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
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. Canned marinara with ingredients added - per operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Front counter bulk milk dispenser. Operator cut tubes properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
Basic - Fly repel stations hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly repel station hanging next to clean food containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 150ppm). Operator made new solution - quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Water Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Water Bagel on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Brooklyn Water Bagel compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Brooklyn Water Bagel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Brooklyn Water Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brooklyn Water Bagel 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 Brooklyn Water Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Water Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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