Einstein Bros Bagels 1288

33127 N Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Einstein Bros Bagels 1288's latest score of 100 sits above the Palm Harbor average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in bagel station, **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler and freezer rusted.

14-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in dry storage.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents near oven and proofer soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on bagel station.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets on bagel station. Operator had employees remove bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area. Operator moved containers to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in freezer has accumulation of food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bin cracked on ice machine .

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled with debris. Grate of soda machine rusted.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.

16-46-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler on line. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 6, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep counter in poor repair back splash coming from wall.

14-10-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behinds the front counter

36-73-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cabinet under espresso machine. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front line multiple coolers

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids to disposable cups. Discussed the need to invert lids for self service

25-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288.

How does Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Einstein Bros Bagels 1288's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 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 Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Einstein Bros Bagels 1288 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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