Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in dish washing area; -Dining Room; Approximately 3 live small flying insects,not landing. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -ware washing area; several food container lids wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Front line hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Quart container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bagel room; poppy, sesame, everything -Prep room; brown sugar, white, sugar
14-01-5
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. I emailed operator form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of vegetable on floor in walking freezer.
08B-38-4
78
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in cookline flip top. Raw beef burger stored over potatoes in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Cookline flip top - observed proper storage. Cookline drawers - raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and lox spread. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed same. Operator began updating paper menus during inspection. Per operator, digital menu will be updated tomorrow. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
78
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese in cookline flip top. Raw beef burger stored over potatoes in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Dish employee handled dirty dishes, then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon and lox spread. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. No food handler training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employees began filling out during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Grab and go - cream cheese, soup. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
50
Sep 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale 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 Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goldbergs Deli and Bagel of Fort Lauderdale is inspected around five times per year on average.
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