Goldman`S Bagel Deli
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Goldman`S Bagel Deli nine times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed dishwasher washing hands with no soap. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (88F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (96F - Hot Holding),on top of preparation table located across the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F or above, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator primed the machine, recheck chlorine 100 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washed hand on three compartments sink. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube in hand sink located at the front line. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit for 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef (43F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher machine area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone inside cleaned plastic containers located at dishwasher machine area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with raw ground beef, bacon boxes on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on oven door located at the front line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket located underneath of front line counter next to bread containers. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid covering cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
29
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over pancakes batter inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stored products according to safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed in back kitchen.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle used for water unlabeled in back kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in back kitchen. Operator secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen. Operator provided hairnets for employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and reach in cooler inside kitchen at front counter. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board inside back kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed personal book bag on top of food container at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken container stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed walnuts and flour containers not identified with common name at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank by soda machine in back kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside Walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed power sugar container unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket, 50 ppm. . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at end of kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen in dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager removed bottle of water from reeder. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table across from cook line grill. Manager removed phone from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of ice machine. Manager turned bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Topping being thawed in standing water. Manager had employee place item in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter; butter 71F, eggs 74F, sitting on tables; butter being reserved to customers 72F. In ric overnight; Slaw 47F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: In cooler overnight; Egg salad 45F, pooled eggs 48F, potato salad 45F cold holding. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 47F, butter 71F, eggs 74F, ; ( - Cold Holding), hash browns 58F,eggs 58F, ; ( - Cold Holding) Put on time/temperature control for safety control during inspection. In reach in cooler overnight; Slaw 47F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Egg salad 45F, pooled eggs 48F, potato salad 45F cold holding. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed 3 employees come out of restroom and go directly to work without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cream cheese dated 6.3, today is 6.12.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cream cheese dated 6.3 today is 6.12.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on counter; butter 71F, eggs 74F, sitting on tables; butter being reserved to customers 72F. In ric overnight; Slaw 47F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 47F, butter 71F, eggs 74F, ; ( - Cold Holding), hash browns 58F,eggs 58F, ; ( - Cold Holding) Put on time/temperature control for safety control during inspection. In reach in cooler overnight; Slaw 47F, tomatoes 48F; ( - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
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. Missing on butter, cream cheese, tomatoes, eggs, ham, corned beef and everything on time control. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 119F, hash brown 99F. Person in charge placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning equipment in back touch clean equipment without washing his hands first. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed several servers touching shirt,hair without washing hands afterwards. **Warning**
12A-10-4
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. Establishment has not done any training since 10.21.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Blade on slicer is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Servers station does not have a hand washing sink.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stuff in dishwasher hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back used as a prep sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cutting board is deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under cutting board. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs on oven door. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles laying in sugar in back area.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice bucket on top of dirty ice machine. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Several n use utensils in sanitizer in back.
10-18-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing butter and creamer. Let out on tables between customers.
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
02D-01-5
11
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the front counter. As per operator it was placed less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed ice on top of the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pool eggs above sausage. Operator placed the pool eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen. Operator washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the salt container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at the kitchen area. Operator secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the bagel station no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a employee placed tongs on the oven door handle. He removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed the water 177° F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front preparation area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter. And also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pool eggs not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on the preparation area. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled at the kitchen area. Operator placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goldman`S Bagel Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goldman`S Bagel Deli on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goldman`S Bagel Deli?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Goldman`S Bagel Deli.
How does Goldman`S Bagel Deli compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Goldman`S Bagel Deli most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Goldman`S Bagel Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Goldman`S Bagel Deli have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Goldman`S Bagel Deli 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 Goldman`S Bagel Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goldman`S Bagel Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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