VERO BEACH, St. Lucie County

THE ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

5240 NORTH US HIGHWAY ONE #111, VERO BEACH, FL 32967

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jan 11, 2024
City
VERO BEACH
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 22557596

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. Milk walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22557595

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22557594

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in bagel cooler and by triple sink

08B-38-4

Detail 22557598

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22557597

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 22214245

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

32-04-4

Detail 22214249

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors not self closing

40-06-5

Detail 22214246

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22214252

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 22214243

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22214247

Basic - In-use tongs stored on wire rack shelf between between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22214251

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 22214248

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22214244

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.red onions Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22214250

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

02C-03-5

Detail 21724565

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. Open ham, pork roll and deli meat for several day use. All date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21724564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21724562

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/ DM Scott is on site and no current CFM available.

11-26-1

Detail 21724556

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. Emailed to DM and reviewed requirements.

03F-10-5

Detail 21724558

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager completed form during inspection for Time/Temperature held food. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21724559

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21724560

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bagel equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21724561

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.

22-16-4

Detail 21724557

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bakery and front display cooler. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21724563

Basic - Soiled fan covers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 21304901

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled personal cell phone and then put on gloves to touch ready to eat foods. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21304895

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk dispenser equipment.

31A-09-4

Detail 21304894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in hand sink at bagel area. Removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21304892

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and commercial products held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey breast, cream cheese and fish dip not date marked. Manager dated all. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21304891

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21304893

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.

36-73-4

Detail 21304898

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and walk in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21304902

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21304899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart in walk in cooler. Food storage bins in bagel area. Bagel cookery shelves near cooker. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21304890

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21304896

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At display cooler.

21-11-4

Detail 21304900

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee set up new sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21304889

Basic - Soiled fan covers in walk in coolers.

21-12-4

Detail 21304897

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-09-4

Detail 21016577

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched walk in cooler handle with gloves on and then returned to food prep. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21016584

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head at prep kitchen. Dough mixer head. Cutting boards. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21016581

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Food in sink. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21016586

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bakery hand sink. Paper towels provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21016579

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. No proof of any Food Handler Training certificates. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21016582

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer track in disrepair at main prep cooler station. Food is in temperature. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21016583

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler at both sides of kitchen. Walk in freezer floor. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21016575

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On small oven. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21016585

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fans. Shelves bakery. Bagel bakery cart. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21016576

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers and freezers soiled. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21016580

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21016578

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Nov 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-11-4

Detail 20678985

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Counter girl used restroom and went back to work no handwash. Educated manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20678990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef found at 53°, sliced sausage found at 57°. Both above chill line. Manager stated just stocked 30 minutes ago. Recommended rapid chill, moved to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20678987

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of window cleaner next to slicer. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20678995

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.

32-04-4

Detail 20678993

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room door not self closing.

14-01-5

Detail 20678986

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup being used to dispense sugar. 2. Gasket torn cooks line cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-16-4

Detail 20678989

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20678991

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Whole turkey next to muffin mix Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20678992

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young male cook. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20678988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fans covered in dust

02D-01-5

Detail 20678994

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar not labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-11-4

Detail 20444500

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Educated manager. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20444498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken found at 57°. Operator stated only placed in unit 15 minutes ago. Recommended rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

01B-17-5

Detail 20444510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Smoked salmon.

31A-09-4

Detail 20444509

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bakers rack in front of hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 20444503

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Smoked salmon not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 20444501

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense salt in bagel make room. Corrected On-Site

25-16-4

Detail 20444499

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.

40-06-5

Detail 20444508

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet and sneakers next to flour in bagel make room. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20444504

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 20444507

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 20444502

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 20444511

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20444505

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bagel make room Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20444497

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20444506

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site