Hollywood, Broward County

BROOKLYN WATER BAGELS

2877 STIRLING RD, Hollywood, FL 33312

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2026
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 24287246

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. The butter on the cook line was placed out at 7:30am. The butter has been out less than 3 hours. The time marking was applied. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24287245

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of cake mix, a 1/9 pan was stored inside and being used to dispense the food. The pan was removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23933853

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line hot holding unit, cooked eggs (90-106F - Hot Holding). The eggs were prepared less than 1 hour ago. The eggs were voluntarily discarded and replaced with new. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23933852

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line flip top cooler, a spray bottle of sanitizer was stored on top of the lid. The bottle was moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23933851

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bagel production area, the paper towel dispenser batteries were dead. The batteries were replaced. The dispenser operates properly now. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23552217

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the bagel bakery, WD-40 stored on the shelf behind the yeast. The chemical was moved to the office. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23552215

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bagel bakery area, the hand sink paper towel dispenser does not dispense the paper towels. Batteries were changed. The dispenser now works properly Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23552216

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the bagel bakery area, a spray bottle of degreaser was hanging by the window and was not labeled. The manager labeled the bottle Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 23170196

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the guest restroom. The manager refilled the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22355406

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line behind front counter. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22355407

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top sheet pan in bakery station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22355409

Basic - Food ( bucket with pickles )not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler .Operator elevated bucket Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22355410

Basic - Light not functioning properly in storage room. Light bulbs seems to be very dim.

36-27-5

Detail 22355408

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line above hot box. Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22190117

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Employee training will be reviewed next unannounced routine inspection. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22190116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Some areas cleaned. Time Extended

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22188263

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antiseptic spray stored on a shelf above salt in bagel prep station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22188265

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live ,small flying insects on wall above coffee station in dining room next to front counter.. 2 live, small flying insects flying around coffee maker in dining room by front counter, 6 live, small flying insects on wall above customer bathroom inside dining room. 3 live, small flying insects on ceiling by entrance to front counter in dining room area. 3 live, small flying insects on wall above single service forks in the dining room. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. 2 live ,small flying insects flying around in food service area near front counter next to dining room. 3 live ,small flying insects on exterior sealed plastic bucket in bagel prep area next to mixer. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live ,small flying insects on legs of prep table under near mixer in bagel prep station. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live , small flying insects, underneath mixer bowl in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at time of inspection at bagel station. 2 live , small flying insects on sealed flour bags in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at bagel station at time of inspection. 7 live ,small flying insects on wall in mop sink area. 7 live , small flying insects on garbage bags in food prep area near triple sink in kitchen. 9 live , small flying insects on outer wall of walk-in cooler in prep station. 4 live ,small flying insects on drying rack above triple sink. 4 live , small flying insects on the front of prep sink across walk-in cooler in prep room. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22188268

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22188264

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one chemical spray bottle opposite bagel oven with no label. Operator labeled bottle "sanitizer" during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22188262

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22188269

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bagel prep area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22188270

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food debris under mixer bowl in bagel prep area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22188266

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in storage room. Operator inverted lids in storage area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-03-5

Detail 22188267

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed water hose stored above single service lids in the storage area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22188271

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in the bagel prep station area, opposite the bagel oven. Warning

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 22110951

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22110949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22110950

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Time Extended

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-07-4

Detail 22106709

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 head of lettuce inside bagel walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22106704

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22106710

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham(47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22106705

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hired, operator read and signed employee reporting agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22106708

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22106707

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22106706

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21648451

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler , ; corn beef (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours ago in bagel sandwich station. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. corrective action taken Cold holding unit #1 facing register in bagel sandwich line ; nova cream cheese (47F cold holding ); chive cream cheese (46F cold holding ); cream cheese (49F cold holding ); ham (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Lower reach in cooler pooled eggs (47F cold holding) held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on Time for remaining 2hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: No foods stored inside flip top/ drawer cooler at time of inspection. Technician on-site working on equipment. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21648452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21648450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in bagel staton where bagels are made front of house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed same Time Extended

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21646106

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in dry storage room. 1 live , small flying insect flying In open space office area. Operator killed , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21646101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler , ; corn beef (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours ago in bagel sandwich station. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. corrective action taken Cold holding unit #1 facing register in bagel sandwich line ; nova cream cheese (47F cold holding ); chive cream cheese (46F cold holding ); cream cheese (49F cold holding ); ham (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Lower reach in cooler pooled eggs (47F cold holding) held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on Time for remaining 2hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21646104

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. Butter in sandwich station held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed time mark on butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21646105

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21646100

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top prep table in bagel station at front of house where bagels are made. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21646102

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler #1 where variety of cream cheeses are stored. Floor soiled in sandwich Station in cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21646103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in bagel staton where bagels are made front of house. Warning

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 21646107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bagel and sandwich station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed same Time Extended

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

05-08-4

Detail 21499811

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21499813

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21499809

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bagel and sandwich station. Warning

22-09-5

Detail 21499812

Basic - Food storage salt container lid soiled in bagel station. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21499808

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21499815

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units in sandwich station. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21499810

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bagel prep station. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21499814

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.operator labelled salt container in bagel prep station. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 20688114

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employees hired less than 60 days. Proof of training classes scheduled provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-30: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 20684617

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned to cookline and began to put on gloves without washing hands. Stopped employee and reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20684616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) FRONT FLIPTOP UPPER - asst cream cheeses (42-56°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (40-58°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (44-54°F - Cold Holding) All containers overfilled and uncovered. Per manager items in unit approximately 3 hrs. 2) smoked salmon (40-53°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (39-56°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (40-54°F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (38-54°F - Cold Holding); egg salad (40-48°F - Cold Holding) Per manager items in line 3 hrs or less. Some items overfilled and all uncovered. Overfilled items split and moved to walk in to rechill. All other items replaced with new product and old moved to walk in to rechill. Advised manager about keeping items covered when not needed. 3) in front display case portioned butter (50-54°F - Cold Holding). Containers not under cold air flow. Per manager placed in unit approximately 2 hours. Containers moved to walk in cooler to rechill, other containers moved further back under cold air. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20684613

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute baffle on coffee cube machine has mold like build up. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20684614

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employees hired less than 60 days. Proof of training classes scheduled provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20684612

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle by 3 compartment sink and 2 in bagel making area. Manager labeled all bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-16-4

Detail 20684611

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. 2 of 4 dispenser tubes not properly cut. Manager had tubes cut properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20684615

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in multiple containers in bagel prep area. Manager removed scoops to be cleaned and replaced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 20417372

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in back walk in cooler (#2) smoked salmon above cases of tomatoes. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20417375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) in Front fliptop unit upper lox cream cheese (41-54°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (42-56°F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (42-61°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41-58°F - Cold Holding) 2) in Back fliptop unit upper egg salad (52-61°F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54-59°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (53-59°F - Cold Holding) Observed tops off of both units and cheeses and ham over-stacked. Per manager all items in unit 2 hrs. Items moved to walk in cooler to rechill and over stacked items removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20417374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Areas around creamer dispenser at self service area soiled with mold like substance. 2) Inside of ice chute at soda machine has mold like substance. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20417369

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/ PIC Alyssa Finch Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20417371

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom by storage closets. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20417370

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverage at end of sandwich station. Employee moved beverage away from prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20417373

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sandwich station with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site Warning