The Bagel Bar

8 N Anoka Ave, Avon Park, FL 33825

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Bagel Bar four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The city-wide average for Avon Park sits at 76, putting The Bagel Bar on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the register, employee put gloves on with no hand wash to work on order, stopped employee educated on hand washing, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over deli ham and white american cheese in the reach in cooler, operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in the reach in cooler at the counter that was not date marked after it was open, operator stated was open a couple of days ago, operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator with a watch and bracelet on while prepping food. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

33-11-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in the reach in cooler at the front counter and the reach in cooler in the dry storage area. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter with no hair restraint, employee put restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Oct 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator is aware and going to get. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in dry storage area, advised operator will need to remove carpeting in their small dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-07-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no can at hand wash sink, operator put one there. **Corrected On-Site**

33-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed dry storage items stored on floor, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bagel Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bagel Bar on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Bagel Bar compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

The Bagel Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has The Bagel Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bagel Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bagel Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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