Cafe Such a Bagel Too
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Cafe Such a Bagel Too has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Smithfield restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Day-old bagels packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Bagels were placed behind the counter instead of self-service area.
3-602.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Bagged ice will be used until ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen prep unit beneath the lid have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on shelves less than 6 inches above the floor in the dry storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration in the 3 bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm) in the sanitizer bucket. A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Paper towels observed stored in the toilet room on the floor, and uncovered on a shelf above the toilet. Cleaned and SANITIZED EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be stored: (1)In locker rooms; (2)In toilet rooms; (3)In garbage rooms; (4)In mechanical rooms; (5)Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; (6)Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; (7)Under open stairwells; or (8)Under other sources of contamination.
4-903.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Specialty cream cheeses packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. English Food Label Approval Form English Food Labeling for Packaged Food
3-602.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (floor mixer, and knives in the knife rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Mixer and knives are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in fan covers & ceiling have an accumulation of dust and mold. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-102.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes, turkey, and chicken observed held at 48-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the sandwich prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were placed in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC not overfilling food containers in prep unit, using metal containers, and not placing stacked plastic containers into containers on prep unit, which prevents cold from reaching food.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Specialty Bagels (Cheddar & jalapeno, and spinach & garlic) observed held at 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment will request to use Time as Public Health Control for specialty bagels. Request form and log given to PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at the 3 bay sink.
4-101.16
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoop in dry ingredients observed stored with the handle in the product. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in the blender bowl. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The floor mixer was not in good repair, with a panel missing.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer, slicer, prep unit, ingredient bins, portable fan, rolling racks, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Numerous food containers observed with an accumulation of paper & adhesive residue.
4-602.13
20
Nov 2, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer adjusted during time of inspection.
7-204.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Hole observed in dry storage room. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Such a Bagel Too last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Such a Bagel Too on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Such a Bagel Too?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Such a Bagel Too.
How does Cafe Such a Bagel Too compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Cafe Such a Bagel Too most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Cafe Such a Bagel Too's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Such a Bagel Too have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Such a Bagel Too 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 Cafe Such a Bagel Too inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Such a Bagel Too is inspected around two times per year on average.
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