Brooklyn Water Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
35
Score
Brooklyn Water Bagel appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Worth restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area sitting on top of oven, Hash browns 73F hot holding , per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to moved to time control and marked item for the 2. Hours remaining **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels , managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cold smoke salmon stored above containers with ice coffee cubes. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator on proper use of towels and storage. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Operator uses Quaternary, she provided chlorine. Not able to provide test strips
16-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Inside walk in cooler Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes and onions)stored with ready-to-eat food.( deli meats, cut watermelon) Advised operator to stored ready to eat products above unwashed produce
08B-17-4
35
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler all shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Inside kitchen in front of bagel oven floors no longer cleanable as grout in between tiles is missing with food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to repair tile grout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above microwaves in kitchen used to store sealed boxed goods has surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In top of reach in cooler raw salmon stored above liquid pasteurized eggs in bottom of reach in cooler with no complete physical barrier between top and bottom, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen food preparation table bottle of medication stored next to single service straws, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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 wiped face with hand and without washing hands employee handled single service soufflé cups of portioned cream cheese, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler portioned cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight see stop sale. In reach in cooler at Make line cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); strawberry cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); nova salmon (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (56F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared and held in cooler for less than 3 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to walk in to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. In reach in cooler portioned cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and emailed copy of clean up poster. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler all shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above microwaves in kitchen used to store sealed boxed goods has surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Inside kitchen in front of bagel oven floors no longer cleanable as grout in between tiles is missing with food debris in between tiles, discussed with operator to repair tile grout. **Warning**
36-12-4
37
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
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 Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched personal food container, placed it in the microwave and started working with food without changing gloves; advised to change gloves and wash hands;
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); in top cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food containers heavenly lined up with deli paper blocking the cold source and food overstocked; smaller portions made and advised to remove deli papers; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- Asiago bagels and butter at cook line; foods on TPHC since 6:30; advised to time track; **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee have copies from an original certificate - operator unable to provide original documents for some employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all coolers at cook line heavily soiled
22-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching everything bagel seasoning at bagel station Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on top of single service items box at prep station;
40-06-5
50
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter in sandwich line being held more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....slice cheese 48° over storing in the container at flip top reach in cooler at sandwich station being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved to bottom acceptable. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter in sandwich line being held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above corn muffins batter at reach in cooler 5 . Properly stored at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....nova cream cheese was prep 10/20/23 at walk in cooler. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....nova cream cheese was prep 10/20/23 at walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... portion chive cream cheese , plain cream cheese , tuna salad , egg salad was prep Friday 10/27/23 in reach in cooler #5 . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
37
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside a full mop bucket. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bagel kitchen, not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked with sanitizer bucket and towels. Operator relocated.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a take out container in bulk sugar container being used as a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not replaced on a regular basis.
25-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/power cables soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by dust and grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 1. Under customer self service soda tower build up of debris. 2. Behind coffee brewing station, a buildup of debris.
23-03-4
70
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Can of stainless steel shine on shelf above flour in Bagel room. Operator relocated to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed only one test kit that was damaged/wet, unusable.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of Malt syrup, stored on the floor in bagel room. Operator placed on crates. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Water Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Water Bagel on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Water Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Water Bagel.
How does Brooklyn Water Bagel compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Brooklyn Water Bagel most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Brooklyn Water Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagel have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Brooklyn Water Bagel 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Water Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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