Mo's Bagels & Deli
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mo's Bagels & Deli, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Mo's Bagels & Deli's latest score of 58 falls below the Hallandale Beach average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Nov 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table- Cooked Cabbage (78-80F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook Reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched garbage can proceeded to touch a clean bowl to store ready to eat food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and lids stored in employees handwashing next to Vegetables walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bagel station. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener in kitchen. Manager discarded during inspection.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off in employee handwashing sink next to vegetables walk in cooler.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling in kitchen and bagel station.
36-68-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall at next to vegetables walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Bottom shelf of flat top soiled with food debris, dirt. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
41
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True - ; Cooked Pasta (62F - Cooling); Cooked Split Peas (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lids. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw turkey stored over case of cooked sausages link in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True - ; Cooked Pasta (62F - Cooling); Cooked Split Peas (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lids. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Smoked Salmon (59F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items nor prepared or portioned today. Manager moved back to walk in cooler to quick chill and replaced with new ones. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucets in bagel area.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet Wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
41
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Oct 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-07: Same- **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-07: Same- **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Container of raw fish stored above bag of open fries in reach in freezer next to cook line in kitchen. 2) Opened box of raw Philly steak stored above bags of fries in reach in freezer next to cook line. Chef inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of alka seltzer pills stored on top of container of cranberry jam next to marinara sauce in true 3 doors reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of 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. Bowls without handles in containers of corn meal and rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Case of marshmallow and container of fish stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Some employees wear hats during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen,
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottles stored on top shelf of walk in cooler next to container of cut tomato and sauces. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table all throughout kitchen. Chef stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of corn meal not labeled by stove front of walk in cooler. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled in kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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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. Dishwashing machine 0 PPM. Manager called tech during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Edible reach in - ; Milk (56-58F - Cold Holding); Butter (57-60F - Cold Holding). Per manager food items stored in unit less than 2 hours ago. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Raw beef stored above pan of cream cheese in walk in freezer. 2) Raw burger stored above pancake batter in Ikon cooler. Cook stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Steam table. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table front of stove. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table at the entrance door of kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 shelf next to clean plates at entrance door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only washed and rinsed.
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door between the two kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bacon stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in Central 3 Doors glass reach in cooler next to food to be served to customers. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mo's Bagels & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mo's Bagels & Deli on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mo's Bagels & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mo's Bagels & Deli.
How does Mo's Bagels & Deli compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Mo's Bagels & Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Mo's Bagels & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mo's Bagels & Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mo's Bagels & Deli 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 Mo's Bagels & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mo's Bagels & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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