BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
9859 LAKE WORTH RD STE 27, Lake Worth, FL, 33467
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 26, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (9)
- 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels , managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Baker cook was handling bagels , managed asked employee to removed personal back pack stored above food and to wash hands afterwards, employee did not wash hands and continued to make bagels. Employee washed hands after manager approached him again **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area sitting on top of oven, Hash browns 73F hot holding , per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to moved to time control and marked item for the 2. Hours remaining
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area sitting on top of oven, Hash browns 73F hot holding , per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to moved to time control and marked item for the 2. Hours remaining **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-28-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator on proper use of towels and storage. Employee washed hands
High Priority - Employee touched soiled towel and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator on proper use of towels and storage. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-43-4CriticalCorrected on site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 200 ppm
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cold smoke salmon stored above containers with ice coffee cubes. Operator stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw cold smoke salmon stored above containers with ice coffee cubes. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 16-32-5
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Operator uses Quaternary, she provided chlorine. Not able to provide test strips
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink . Operator uses Quaternary, she provided chlorine. Not able to provide test strips
Intermediate
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Basic
- 11-27-4Repeat
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 08B-17-4
Inside walk in cooler Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes and onions)stored with ready-to-eat food.( deli meats, cut watermelon) Advised operator to stored ready to eat products above unwashed produce
Basic - Inside walk in cooler Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( tomatoes and onions)stored with ready-to-eat food.( deli meats, cut watermelon) Advised operator to stored ready to eat products above unwashed produce
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.