The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up four times.
Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with grease and food debris at cook line. Microwave closest to entrance of kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board and no longer cleanable at main cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in back of kitchen preparing orders with no hair restraint. Disused with manager. Employee wore hair restraint . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at bagel station in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed in self-serve refrigeration ; tuna fish (48F); cream cheese (51F), egg salad 47F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in self-serve refrigeration ; tuna fish (48F); cream cheese (51F), egg salad 47F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator discarded butter with time left on the clock to put a 4 hr time limit on. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a box of gloves stored in handwashing sink near prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
55
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter being held on cook line under time as a public health control with no time marking. Verified written procedure. Operator states butter has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at prep area/ware washing/bagel prep area hand wash sinks. Operator replaced batteries/provided roll **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on bagel prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding)per operator items were not prepared or portioned today but kept in overstuffed containers in the walk in cooler and pulled out this morning at 6am. Operator moved top half of each container to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Container of butter sitting outside cooler with no time mark, per operator product stored for 1 hour, operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At prep area observed employee moving trash can with hands and then washed hands with no soap. Spoke to employee who then washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of white Tuna dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At make line flip top raw bacon stored on top of cooked beef, operator moved bacon to proper storage. At grab and go cooler raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat packaged drinks, operator repositioned salmon to proper storage. At walk in cooler several containers of cream cheese with raw smoked salmon stored over containers of coffee, operator moved cheese to proper storage. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer House made ice coffee cubesnot protected and covered with condensation , see stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler box of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cheese, operator moved box of tomatoes to proper storage space. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer House made ice coffee cubesnot protected and covered with condensation , see stop sale.
08B-12-5
30
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Observed on shelving under ovens on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. 4 drawer on cook line: pastrami (63F); corn beef (62F); turkey (58F); potato knish (58F); cooked sausage (60F); Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 drawer on cook line: pastrami (63F); corn beef (62F); turkey (58F); potato knish (58F); cooked sausage (60F); Operator states items have been in unit overnight. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale cheese (54°F-58). Operator states item was moved to unit two hours ago. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill cook line flip top 4 drawer: cheese (48F); liquid eggs (50F); ham (48F). Operator states items have been in unit less than 3 hours. Operator started to ice items and move to cooler to quick chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at bakery area hand wash sink. Operator removed paper towels from dispenser **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone stored on cook line cutting board. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust. Observed on shelving under ovens on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions. Walk In Cooler Manage placed onions on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company.
How does The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company 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 Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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