Cafe Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cafe Bagel stretching back to 2022. Cafe Bagel was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Cafe Bagel is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of sliced cheese over filled past cold holding line at cooks line in top of cold holding table at 46F. Employee moved over fill of sliced cheese to bottom of reach-in cooler. Observed pan of veggie cream cheese over filled pass cold holding line at cooks line in top of cold holding table at 47F. Employee moved over fill of cheese to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 7-12-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 7-12-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on chest freezer in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 7-12-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
61
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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.eo Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Observed ham, turkey and cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in prep area and cooks line are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat 11-29-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in Walk-in cooler by freezer. Repeat 11-29-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
67
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs on counter at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated they were taken out 2 hours prior and marked time on eggs appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change glove after handling raw shell eggs but fail to wash hands before handling ready to eat foods.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 7-12-22 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
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/.
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. Observed operator could not produce time as a control sheet. Emailed operator new copy of sheets. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 7-12-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-gender bathroom. Observed operator place covered can in co-gender bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on chest cooler in prep kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-12-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert filters. Repeat 7-12-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
43
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and wood table in kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-gender employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in bakery kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan in Walk-in cooler with dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting boards and wood butcher block table in kitchen area have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected or inverted at coffee area at front counter. Observed operator cover coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bagel on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bagel.
How does Cafe Bagel compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Cafe Bagel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.
Has Cafe Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Bagel have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe 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 Cafe Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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