BOCA BAGEL BAR
177 S.E. MIZNER BLVD STE 36, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (8)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). At front counter display cooler; cooked potato cake (45F - Cold Holding).
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). At front counter display cooler; cooked potato cake (45F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth then continued preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Non- food grade (shopping bags with white painted lettering) bags used in direct contact with food (washed cilantro/washed cut onions). Operator removed from bags.
High Priority - Non- food grade (shopping bags with white painted lettering) bags used in direct contact with food (washed cilantro/washed cut onions). Operator removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs below cooked chicken.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs below cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork bacon. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork bacon.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork bacon. Operator moved raw chicken below raw pork bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 53A-05-6Corrected on site
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/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling no certified food service manager present, Manager arrived during inspection.
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/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation/handling no certified food service manager present, Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front counter display cooler; cooked potato salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00); cooked pasta salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00). Operator stated items portioned at 7:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front counter display cooler; cooked potato salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00); cooked pasta salad (45F - Ambient Cooling 10:30/45F 11:00). Operator stated items portioned at 7:30, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 21-10-4Corrected on site
Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed.
Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.