Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

2151 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

29-44-4

Detail 24614517

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at the triple sink. Operator cut drain line so a 1 inch air gap is present. Corrected On-Site

41-24-4

Detail 24614518

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed all strips. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 24188223

Intermediate - No Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24188218

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in public restroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24188221

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24188219

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled as degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24188220

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24188222

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-6

Detail 23895894

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23895893

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on the walk-in freezer floor. Operator states these are discontinued items awaiting pick up. Operator placed all on a rack. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

05-05-4

Detail 23309367

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in line reach in cooler displaying 60°F. Actual temperature 40°F.

22-02-4

Detail 23309368

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of metal shavings and food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 23309369

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed battery operated paper towel dispenser on south west side of cook line not functioning.

41-17-4

Detail 23309370

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles behind front counter. Operator disposed of. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23309366

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22954946

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 22954944

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink, phone, keys, on shelf above flour sacks. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22954945

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean pan shelf in dish area.

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22502080

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed deli slicer with food buildup. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22502081

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup on food storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22502079

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed microwave with cooked egg overflow inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-16-4

Detail 22106976

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 plastic containers used for cooking eggs with cracks in bottom of containers. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22106977

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area flip top.

29-20-5

Detail 22106978

Basic - Standing water in mop sink.

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-12-4

Detail 21970912

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw smoked salmon and then picked up cut tomatoes without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21970907

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. Canned marinara with ingredients added - per operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21970908

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/ CFM arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 21970911

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-01-4

Detail 21970910

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Front counter bulk milk dispenser. Operator cut tubes properly. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 21970906

Basic - Fly repel stations hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly repel station hanging next to clean food containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21970909

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 150ppm). Operator made new solution - quat 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21521675

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main walk in - raw smoked salmon stored over butter. Bagel walk in - raw sausage stored over cans of soda. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21521671

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use personal cell phone with gloves on and proceed to work with ready to eat food. Reviewed proper procedures for gloves/hand washing and employee washed hands/put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21521669

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bagel area hand sink blocked by rolling rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21521674

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Bowls used for cooking eggs in the microwave with the surface cracks. Surface no longer smooth and cleanable. Operator discarded damaged bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21521672

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. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21521673

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 21521666

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, doors and drawers throughout cookline.

36-34-5

Detail 21521665

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and returns by walk in coolers.

50-09-4

Detail 21521668

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21521670

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored in cases containing packaged coffee. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21521667

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21146815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) FLIP TOP #1; cooked mushrooms 47°F, cooked spinach 48F operator stated was placed in cooler less then 2hrs, ago. Operator placed items on ice. 2) Butter 57F, on cookline for less than 2 hours. Reviewed with operator Time as a public health control. Operator filled out form and time marked butter. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21146814

Intermediate - Milk dispenser in lobby area soiled mold-like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21146813

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed bowls used for cooking eggs in microwave with cracks. Surface no longer smooth and cleanable. Operator discarded bowls away. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20769885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top by oven: Ham 41-46°. Observed product over fill line. In unit less than four hours. Operator removed out of temp items and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected on site Expo: cream cheese - 46°; salmon cream cheese - 58°;. Tuna Salad - 52°; Egg Salad - 48°. Foods in unit less than four hours. Operator moved all foods to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20769884

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed thermometer stored in soiled container with pens and other items located on prep table next to oven. Operator sent to wash and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-08-4

Detail 20323327

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. At HWS in kitchen. Operator adjusted temperature at water heater. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20323328

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette flip top: spinach 47°, liquid eggs 48°, ham 46°, Food in unit less than 2.5 hours. Observed foods uncovered. Operator cover all items. Flip top: cream cheese 43-51, salmon cream cheese 42-50, ham 47-41°, sliced cheese 46-40°. Stored above rim line. Food outside temperature for 2.5 hours. Operator removed foods outside temperature and placed under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20323326

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. See stop sale. Cream cheese not time marked at flip top station. Operator time marked 6-10am Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20323324

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice dispenser moldy. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20323325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets torn and moldy.