Strathmore Bagel & Deli

4095 Sr 7 Ste N, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Strathmore Bagel & Deli appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Strathmore Bagel & Deli's 33 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

16
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler #3; cooked pulled chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for over 12 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small live flying insects landing and crawling on pastries in display case at front counter. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw bacon stored above milk. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 small live flying insects landing and crawling on pastries in display case at front counter. See stop sale. At front counter approximately 3 small live flying insects on receipt tickets. Approximately 4 small live flying insects landing on microwave and open box of single service paper liners. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on clean plate above flip top cooler. Approximately 3 small live flying insects on crash cart used for dirty dishes at entrances to kitchen. Approximately 1 small live flying insect on gas pipe at dish washing area. Approximately 20 small live flying insects on dirty mops and mop sink at entry way to walk in cooler. Approximately 9 small live flying insects on sealed boxes of single service items in front of walk in cooler. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler #3; cooked pulled chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for over 12 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Employee handled soiled dishes and without washing hands employee removed and handled clean and sanitized dishes from dish machine, discussed with operator who educated employee and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on top of ice machine, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
33
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: hot Box at front line: pastrami (110F - Hot holding) as per employee stored into hot box since 2 hours ago Advised employee to move to oven to reheat product to 165F **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: flip top cooler at cook line: raw shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored since 6:00am Over stacked in flip top cooler Operator moved product to reach in cooler to quick chill **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: 1 dented can of applesauce **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
64
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
14 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 17 violations
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
9
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and after handled clean and sanitized dishes without washing hands, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
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. Employee handled soiled dishes in sink and after without washing hands handled clean and sanitized dishes in dish machine, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who replaced supply and corrected to Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dish washing area bottle of degreaser stored above stacks of clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink at server expo station in kitchen, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish washing area unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who replaced supply and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
36-73-4
Basic - Fish bait stored with food. In walk in freezer frozen fish bait for aquarium stored above food products in walk in, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-50-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy reach in cooler at front counter door handles amend gaskets soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
23-24-4
35
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen at cook line low boy reach in cooler not working and being used as storage. No food products stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen sanitizer bucket of quaternary 400+ppm operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen sanitizer bucket of quaternary 400+ppm operator corrected to 200ppm. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen walking on walls and sealed behind bagel rack. Operator killed roach cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: 1 live roach in kitchen on floor under cook line. Operator killed roach. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 live flies at front counter hand washing sink landing on single service papers to grab bagels and walls. Discussed with operator who killed, cleaned and sanitized area. 5 live flies In bagel prep area by bagel dough roller landing on walls. Discussed with operator to kill clean and sanitize. 7 live flies in kitchen next to walk in cooler landing on walls and sealed boxes of single service items. Discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize areas. 5 live flies in kitchen landing on walls near expo station. Discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: 1 live fly in kitchen at front counter hand washing sink operator killed cleaned and sanitized area. 11 flying insects in kitchen landing on boxes of sealed single service items, door to walk in cooler, walls and shelves in dry storage by walk in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee handled dirty dishes and placed in dishwasher and without washing hands began to handle cleaned sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Employee handled dirty dishes and placed in dishwasher, without washing hands employee began to handle cleaned sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator employee washed hands **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In expo area near cook line hand washing sink used to dump ice. Discussed with operator who cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Front counter hand washing sink used to store dough scraper. Operator removed **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen at cook line low boy reach in cooler not working and being used as storage. No food products stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
47
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately 30 live small flying insects behind front counter landing on clean plates, packaged bread, cutting boards used to prepare food, display cases. approximately 50 live flying insects in kitchen bagel preparation area on walls by bagel roller and speed racks. Approximately 100+ live flying insects in kitchen dry storage area outside of walk in cooler flying around landing on walls and boxes Advised operator to eliminate flies and to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects in kitchen dry storage area outside of walk in cooler flying around landing on walls and boxes approximately 10 live flying insects in kitchen bagel preparation area on walls by walk in cooler and mixing machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Advised Operator to manually sanitize dishes in triple sink until machine repaired and able to sanitize properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Dish machine not set up **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
67
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in kitchen by flour storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator Correct Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed quaternary at 0ppm. **Time Extended**
21-08-4
90
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observe 2 cracked eggs . **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe cooked chicken,, potato cooked , turkey , cooked potatoes (44-45F - Cold Holding) Due to door not closing all the way . Operate closed door. 2)observed Flip top refrigerator ; cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding) due to over filling. Operator removed the over filled cream cheese. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not find written plan. I emailed operator written plan. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in kitchen by flour storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag of red onion on kitchen floor . Operate a place on shelf . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator Correct Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above coleslaw sauce. Operator placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 24601274 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washes and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...4 small flying insects flying around by the handwashing sink at front line. Employee spray on the to killed . **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....gravy, meat sauce , soup at walk in freezer. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....soup , meat sauce at walk in cooler . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment....WD-40 at front rare counter. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.....corn beef , soup , boiled eggs at walk in cooler , employee covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items...personal bag stored in prep station at front line . Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed dough hook in Bagel prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table behind front counter. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust in the bagel prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of the deli counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the bagel prep station.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed behind deli counter in 2 places. Operator removed sanitized and placed in knife rack.
10-17-4
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook station flip top overfilled. Per operator less than 2 hours. Employee removed excess and returned to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Instructions provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. Plastic buckets of pickles stored on walk-in floor. 2. Cases of frozen goods stored on floor of walk-in freezer. 3. Cases of plastic drink bottles stored on the floor. All items returned to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 male employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. Manager corrected with hats and hairnets. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on inside of deli case doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on deli case door frames. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Display case doors at Deli, with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed food stored on the floor of the freezer. 2. Observed plastic jugs of fry shortening stored on the floor. Operator placed all on racks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strathmore Bagel & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strathmore Bagel & Deli on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strathmore Bagel & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Strathmore Bagel & Deli.

How does Strathmore Bagel & Deli compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Strathmore Bagel & Deli most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Strathmore Bagel & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Strathmore Bagel & Deli have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Strathmore 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 Strathmore Bagel & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Strathmore Bagel & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.