Empire Bagel Factory
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Empire Bagel Factory has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Marco Island restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on the cutting board of the make table in the kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a bin of bagels stored on the floor behind the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop in a container of ice inside the reach in freezer with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required minimum labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris under the slicer blade.
22-02-4
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. There is no proof that David Hernandez has been informed of his responsibility to report foodborne illnesses to his employer.
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. There is a partially consumed employee drink in the upright reach in cooler. Operator discarded the employee drink.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright two door cooler raw shell eggs are stored over cooked eggs and cream cheese. Operator moved the raw shell eggs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the container from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
78
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the kitchen is blocked by a prep table. Operator moved the prep table. This is a repeat violation from 1/27/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler in the customer area available for customer self service without the required minimum labeling information. Information required is description of the product. Date product was packaged. Name and address of establishment that packaged the product. This is a repeat violation from 1/27/2023. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
86
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the double door upright reach in cooler in the kitchen raw shell eggs are stored over a case of tomatoes. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.the hand washing sink in the kitchen is blocked by a table. Operator moved the table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The lox/smoked salmon on the menu needs to be identified as raw or undercooked.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. There is a dog inside the establishment.
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There us no consumer advisory for raw or under coo animal foods, specifically lox/smoked salmon. Inspector provided the operator the consumer advisory, operator placed the advisory under the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are containers of cream cheese in a glass door cooler in front of the counter available for customer self service without the minimum labeling. 1. Identity and description of product (e.g., pork sandwich); 2. Date product was packaged (this is different than the date marking requirements for prepared foods, so the product may require two different date marks); and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
02D-03-4
50
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empire Bagel Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empire Bagel Factory on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empire Bagel Factory?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Empire Bagel Factory.
How does Empire Bagel Factory compare to other restaurants in Marco Island?
Empire Bagel Factory most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marco Island average of 77.
Has Empire Bagel Factory's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Empire Bagel Factory have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Empire Bagel Factory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Empire Bagel Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Bagel Factory is inspected around three times per year on average.
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