Long Island Bagel & Deli
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Long Island Bagel & Deli has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Boca Raton restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
78
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and surrounding cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Floor soiled in back prep areas. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen space. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket near sandwhich prep area tested at 400 ppm. Operator discarded solution and prepared new solution, retesting at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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 employee touch face while wearing gloves and then begin to prepare customer beverage without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing and gloves change procedures with operator. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked and ready to eat ham and chicken in cook line reach in. Cook reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on cook line at room temperature. Operator placed eggs into cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of of food debris and dirt underneath handwashing sinks in front counter and kitchen areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Sep 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). The bucket was stored on the cutting board at room temperature. The employee moved to refrigeration. The item was not prepped or portioned today In the walk in cooler, butter (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding). The items were moved to a cooler part of the cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). The triple sink has been set up. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on bagel baskets at the front counter by the register Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on menu boards hanging over the bagels and make line at the front counter and front line in the dining room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, pooled eggs stored over raw bacon and cooked sausage. The eggs were moved down **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line. Cook moved back to refrigerator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On the cook line, cooked mushrooms cooked at 8:00 (62F - Cooling)at 9:45 63F at 10:25; cooked onions cooked at 8:00 (59F - Cooling)at 9:45 59F t 10:25. The items were stored uncovered in the flip top cooler. The items were moved to the lower cooler to chill faster and cold hold. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle for bagels not labeled. The employee labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Emailed printed had employees read and sign at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over hand wash sink and trays
35B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front counter flip top cooler, nice spread was stored behind chive cream cheese. Nova spread was moved to the front. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at the front counter, baked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); whitefish salad (49F - Cold Holding); baked salmon salad (48F - Cold Holding). The items were in the cooler for less than four hours, due to cleaning. The items were removed and placed into walk-in cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit available for the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A pint sized to go container was used to dispense flour. The container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline cooler in use avocado unwashed with stickers attached - operator removed to be washed . - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 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. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes - no hand wash in between- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At cookline area- employee washed hands for 3 seconds then proceeded to handle food- educated operator- employee rewashed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk In cooler raw salmon (Lox) stored over potatoes- operator moved salmon to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter - raw eggs (70F - Cold Holding) Operator states Food not prepared or portioned today-Operator left out on counter for serve- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill Server line: cream cheese (58F - Cold Holding); butter pats (58F - Cold Holding) food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours - Operator places in pan in ice bath to quick chill Cooler by register - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding) Operator states not prepped or portioned today. food out of temperature for 2 hours - Operator places in pan in ice bath to quick chill Display case - egg salad (45F - Cold Holding) at 11:10 since 9:00 ; Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding) at 11:10 since 9:00- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours - Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Operator states not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of winded stored over coffee mugs by clean dish rack near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at kitchen area with large quantity of ice inside- educated operator - ice removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse over spices by storage area - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over sliced bread in kitchen area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline cooler in use avocado unwashed with stickers attached - operator removed to be washed .
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled cloth on prep table by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Nova salmon offered on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Long Island Bagel & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Long Island Bagel & Deli on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Long Island Bagel & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Long Island Bagel & Deli.
How does Long Island Bagel & Deli compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Long Island Bagel & Deli most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Long Island Bagel & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Long Island Bagel & Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Long Island Bagel & Deli 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 Long Island Bagel & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Long Island Bagel & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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