The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
78
Score
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Boca Raton sits at 74, putting The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 small flying insects observed landing on bagel boards and bagel ingredient container in bagel prep area. Operator eliminated insects and sanitized surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at 3 compartment sink. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator discarded solution. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bagel prep area used to store spray bottle and wiping cloth. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above bagel prep walk in cooler door. **Warning**
36-32-5
64
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 the boards used set up raw bagels in the bagel kitchen in the front of the store. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the bagel kitchen in the front of the store. 3 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the bagel baskets at the front counter 2 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the prep table in the kitchen
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. An employee cellphone was stored on the counter of the expo station in the kitchen. The employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the cook line, there were two dry cloths stored on the cutting board. The cloths were removed to a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the bagel making station.
29-20-5
74
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No hose Bibb vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Manager stated they were on order
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser not working. Manager replaced batteries, paper towels dispenser working **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Manager had agreement read and signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); nova cream cheese (50F); whitefish salad (52F); plain cream cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked liquid eggs(101F - Hot Holding) in Hot Holding cabinet on cook line. Operator stated eggs have been in unit for 30 minutes and discarded after 30 minutes. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects hovering and landing on baskets of bagels at front counter display. Operator started to remove at time of inspection. Sanitized baskets **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Deli Case: Chicken Salad (52F); Tuna Salad (52F); Veggie Cream Cheese (50F); Nova Cream Cheese (50F); Whitefish Salad (52F); Plain Cream Cheese (51F). Being held in deli case at front counter. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Per operator items have been in unit overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered building, put on gloves and began working with food without washing hands first. Discussed with manager and manager spoke with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warewashing hand wash sink paper towels unable to dispense. Discussed with operator, operator placed paper towels outside of dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer calibrated at 43F. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Platter lids stored not inverted in dry storage area. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on prep table in kitchen and on rack holding dry storage items in bakery area. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
35
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Garbage can. Bakery
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tub lid inside - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - garbage can removed from bagel station hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagel Walk in cooler Liquid coffee container on floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse removed from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel.
How does The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel 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 The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel is inspected around four times per year on average.
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