Brooklyn Water Bagels
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagels stretching back to 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Brooklyn Water Bagels' 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored under prep table next to bottles of syrup and bin of flour across from 3 compartment sink. Manager moved it to under other prep table not containing no food products. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to bagel machine under prep counter. 3 compartment seasoning bins 2 missing labels. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is holding butter with time and has no paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle containing liquid margarine with no label. Manager had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen prep area. Observed dust soiled walls near the prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwaves being soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Improperly stored at mop sink splitter **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter temped pulled out at 9:00am and temped at 60F at 9:42am on cookline prep table Employee placed butter in walk-in cooler, retemped at 49F at 10:07am . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at prep sink Employee hung spray hose **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tongs touching dirty wall **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on storage shelf on service **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. 2 bags of clean linens stored on floor adjacent to walking cooler Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for sugar stored in product Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over Excalibur machine on cookline **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris build up on Excalibur machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris walls throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle filled with water on cookline Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 flies landing on clean dishes, cookline equipment, and prep table **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle filled with a yellow sanitizer not labeled above hand sink at bagel making station **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour handle stored in product **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink Corrected observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks store don prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Water Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Water Bagels on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Water Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Water Bagels.
How does Brooklyn Water Bagels compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Brooklyn Water Bagels most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Brooklyn Water Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagels have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brooklyn Water 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 Brooklyn Water Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Water Bagels is inspected around three times per year on average.
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