Strathmore Bagel & Deli
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
9
Score
The most recent inspection for Strathmore Bagel & Deli, located at 4095 Sr 7 Ste N in Lake Worth, FL, resulted in a high-risk classification with a score of 9. This inspection identified 14 critical and 3 major violations, including issues with food cooling temperatures, dented and rusted cans, and improper handwashing by an employee. While past inspections have mostly been medium-risk, this latest report indicates several significant concerns.
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Inspections
14
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
14 critical violations. 3 major violations.
9
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
35
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
23
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
29
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 9, 2026 Inspection
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At Walk in cooler by canned food: boiled potatoes (46F at 9:42am / 49F at 11:00am- heated Cooling) as per operator since 7:00am At Walk in cooler by canned food: shredded chicken (46F at 9:55am - Heated Cooling) as per operator since last night ; The products never cooled down to 41F within a total of 6 hours See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of sweet potato, 1 can of Applesauce, one can of Tomato sauce, and one can of Carrots heavily rusted and dented see stop sale **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed clean fliptop door; no handwash Chef washed their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Chef grabbed glove off the floor then grabbed clean fryer basket; no handwash Chef washed their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects by cook line landing on the basket used to store bagels and on the walls 1 live small flying insects at front line landing on wrapping for food 1 live small flying insect at dry storage landing on wall Advised operator to remove and sanitize equipment **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at the time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler by canned food: cracked raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes Raw cold smoked salmon stored over sauces Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Blue cheese opened on 1/18/26 see stop sale **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. flip top cooler at cook line: raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored since 7:00am Over stacked in flip top cooler Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
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. At Walk in cooler by canned food: boiled potatoes (46F at 9:42am / 49F at 11:00am- heated Cooling) as per operator since 7:00am At Walk in cooler by canned food: shredded chicken (46F at 9:55am - Heated Cooling) as per operator since last night ; The products never cooled down to 41F within a total of 6 hours See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler by canned food: pooled eggs from cracked raw shell eggs (50F at 10:00am / same at 11:00am - Cooling) as per operator since 7:00am ; The product never cooled down to 41F within a total of 4 hours See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front display case: cream cheese with strawberries (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight At flip top cooler by cook line: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today At walk in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front display case: cream cheese with strawberries (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight At flip top cooler by cook line: sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today At walk in cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler by canned food: pooled eggs from cracked raw shell eggs (50F at 10:00am / same at 11:00am - Cooling) as per operator since 7:00am ; The product never cooled down to 41F within a total of 4 hours See stop sale **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot Box at front line: cooked brisket (127F - Hot Holding); cooked corn beef (119F - Hot Holding) as per operator since 2 hours ago Operator moved product to cook line to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored over prep table Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. tuna salad (50F at 10:23am / same at 11:00am- Cooling) as per operator since 2 hours ago At the current rate of cooling the product will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Products containing Nova not identify raw on menu such as Nova Benedict, Nova, Nova cream cheese Advised operator to mark products on menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for portioned butter by toaster, half and half creamer in ice bath, and butter by toaster at front line Email form to operator **Warning**
03F-10-5
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