Coastal Bagels
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
52
Score
Coastal Bagels appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Coastal Bagels' 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shelled eggs and handled cheese. Provided education. Employee washed handles and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (52F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f. In cooler for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chill salmon (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Observed large gaps between containers in cooler. **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
03F-02-5
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. New hires, emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pvc leaking under 3 bay sink
29-08-4
52
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade has old food debris. Advised manager to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on on reach in freezer
23-03-4
78
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salmon in reach in cooler. Employee states it was prepped today at 8 am. Observed at 52f. At 1:15pm.
03D-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At multiple hand sinks
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 59f
14-74-7
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Operator has training scheduled for employees for this month **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 76F. Advised to add to time plan. Provided form to operator
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Milk opened two days ago. Operator added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon lox on digital menu and to go menu. Viewer invoice to verify lox is cold smoked. Operator marked asterisk on to go menus and called company to update digital menu. Company is working on it during inspection. Operator turned off digital menu until they are able to upload new menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
58
Oct 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Establishment is pending licensing due to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still not able to issue license due to waiting on plan view **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Spoke with plan review at time of callback. Operator has submitted plans per plan review and waiting on the reviewer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: The plan reviewer and operator have been going back and forth over placement of hand sink. Waiting on determination from plan reviewer **Time Extended**
51-16-7
67
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Establishment is pending licensing due to plan review. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Spoke with plan review at time of callback. Operator has submitted plans per plan review and waiting on the reviewer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
67
May 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels are displayed on peg board at front counter
08B-02-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Arrived to licensing inspection. Unable to issue temporary license due to operator needing to go through plan review for changes. Establishment is open and operating.**Warning** **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has removed dishwasher, added sinks and relocated ice machine and added another ice machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked, now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix found at 67F sitting out for under an hour. Operator moved to cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups and to go containers stored on floor in dry storage **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on sugar bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked on wire shelf **Warning**
24-08-4
47
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine being dispensed, after priming. Operator checked all lines, now properly dispensed sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spic and span not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack pack stored over plastic wrap
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Kitchen hand wash sink is not secured to the wall
29-08-4
55
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (104F - Hot Holding); lobster cream sauce (91F - Hot Holding) chef stated made 1.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers next to shredded cheese
08B-17-4
74
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coastal Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coastal Bagels on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coastal Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Coastal Bagels.
How does Coastal Bagels compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Coastal Bagels most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Coastal Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coastal Bagels have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coastal Bagels 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 Coastal Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coastal Bagels is inspected around five times per year on average.
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