Way Beyond Bagels
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Way Beyond Bagels has 13 inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
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 “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up four times.
Way Beyond Bagels' latest score of 55 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice bath at cook line , egg wash 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed ice level low. Operator added more ice. Observed at flip top across from deli ;, butter 55F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed butter stored past the fill line. Operator placed below to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sausages 72F hot holding. Per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours . Operator placed on grill to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified on menu. Operator placed an asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees not wearing hair restraint while working in food preparation. Discussed with operator. Employee put on hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at entrance of kitchen rust that has pitted the surface on shelves.
14-17-4
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observd in flip top cooler in kitchen cooked mushrooms 47F at 10:00 to 47F at 10:30 (cooling since 7:00) sliced tomatoes 48-49F at 45 at 10:30 (cooling 7:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. American cheese 61F at 10:00 to 57F at 10:30 Operator added ice to foods. Observed in deli case cooked chicken 49F at 10:25 to 47-49F at 10:50 (cooling since 7:00). Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as dispenser to handle sugar . **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored over ready to eat potatoes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning**
14-17-4
70
May 23, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at counter raw shell eggs (72F). Per operator food held out of unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved eggs to flip top 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. Observed in walk in cooler #1 egg salad (45-48F); tuna salad (55F). Per operator foods was prepared yesterday at 1pm. Observed foods cooling covered. Observed Collin in large containers. Foods was cooling overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (71F) in kitchen at front counter under no temperature control , pooled eggs 60F in kitchen at front counter. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of unit less than four hours. Operator moved foods below flip top cooler to quick chill. Observed in walk in cooler #1 ; cream cheese (49F); veggie cream cheese (45F). Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods into ice bath to quick chill. Observed at flip top cooler #2 at deli line butter 58F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed butter on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed in walk in cooler #1 egg salad (45-48F); tuna salad (55F). Per operator foods was prepared yesterday at 1pm. Observed foods cooling covered. Observed Collin in large containers. Foods was cooling overnight. 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. Observed at grill Grill: sausages (97F); ;; cooked noodles (89F). Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed sausages and noodles stored in metal pan and on top of grill. Operator placed noodles into pot and reheat on stove to 165F or higher, and sausages back onto grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
41
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Baked salmon salad in walk in cooler date marked 4-2. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink tested at 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator drained and refilled with sink and surface and retested at 700ppm lactic acid **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pooled egg stored above unwashed celery in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet at front prep area in disrepair
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
29-49-6
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed observed 4 live roaches in back of cook line flip top cooler **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 1 dead roach under expo window Observed 1 dead roach in outlet **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking Water in container with Liquid eggs Employee removed Item and placed on shelf below reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour. Kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk In Cooler. Plate used to dispense potatoes Employee removed plate and replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
64
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer. Manage spoke with Dish washer who then washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
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 arrrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle Water on counter at Wait station. Manager removed and discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Way Beyond Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Way Beyond Bagels on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Way Beyond Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Way Beyond Bagels.
How does Way Beyond Bagels compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Way Beyond Bagels most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Way Beyond Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Way Beyond Bagels have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Way Beyond Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Way Beyond Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Way Beyond Bagels is inspected around four times per year on average.
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