VERO BEACH, Indian River County

BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

5240 US1, UNIT 111, VERO BEACH, FL 32967

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Oct 23, 2025
City
VERO BEACH
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Oct 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 24138565

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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24138567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Ambient 44f Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24138566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 18

35A-02-7

Detail 24133083

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler Admin Complaint

22-43-4

Detail 24133076

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 24133085

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 24133080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grab and go cooler Veggie cream cheese 44f, ; scallion cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); pumpkin cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) ambient Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 24133077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Nova cream cheese prepped this morning at 7 am. Observed at 2pm

31A-11-4

Detail 24133082

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher in bagel room

53A-01-7

Detail 24133084

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee does not have access to training Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24133079

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks. Employee states manager wants them to use rags

53B-13-5

Detail 24133071

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.

23-24-4

Detail 24133074

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bagel walk in cooler handle has old food debris

36-34-5

Detail 24133069

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance in dining room

14-74-7

Detail 24133073

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24133067

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board

36-73-4

Detail 24133078

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in food debris in bagel room

08B-38-4

Detail 24133066

Basic - Food stored on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24133068

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

35B-02-4

Detail 24133081

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in bagel room

42-01-4

Detail 24133075

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-24-4

Detail 23857593

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hot shot tag hanging on wire rack above food container. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23857592

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. Hot dogs in walk in cooler opened 4 days ago

22-02-4

Detail 23857589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

11-26-1

Detail 23857594

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. 2 new employees. Manager had employees sign form Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23857595

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple non working coolers. Operator is using down coolers as tables.

08B-38-4

Detail 23857596

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and tuna in bagel cooler

14-69-4

Detail 23857588

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 23857590

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor under prep table

08B-17-4

Detail 23857591

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler

29-03-4

Detail 23857597

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in buckets. Operator is on site and is actively working with roofers and landlord to fix roof leak. Water is confined to one small area. No cross contamination observed

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23435247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found at 47f. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23435251

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink hose

02C-03-5

Detail 23435245

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. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23435246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

14-01-5

Detail 23435252

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt bin Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23435250

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on bags of garlic in bagel area Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23435244

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door

51-13-4

Detail 23435249

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to managers Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23435243

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink. Manager hung sign Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23435248

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Black wire rack Repeat Violation

Jul 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-01-5

Detail 22985738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter at room temperature. Provided operator with time plan Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 22985740

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over coffee in walk in cooler

14-33-4

Detail 22985739

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.