Bagel Boss
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Bagel Boss, located at 740 W 41 St in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 16, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations. Notable issues included the accumulation of mold-like substances in the ice machine, a missing drain plug at the dumpster, and the absence of a displayed Hotel and Restaurant license, with time extensions granted for these items.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed employee training for Luis Daniel Garcia and Holdet Cherfrere through Chez Pierre . Missing certificates for: Loreto Martinez, Yvesmarie Adrien, Brianna Hartman and Harryson Remarias all working in the establishment for more than 2 months. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Observed mold like substance inside. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster located in the back. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container lids stored on the floor near the restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
64
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed missing date on macaroni salad and Israeli salad that came today from the commissary .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( windex as per person in charge ). Person in charge labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler used to store the waffle batter.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container lids stored on the floor near the restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer/ container or rack. Observed clean utensils stored inside dirty metal container in the kitchen. Container has mold like substance inside.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag on kitchen floor. Food was moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster located in the back.
33-11-4
45
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk at 52 F , 2 % milk 55 F inside refrigeration unit underneath the front counter. Refrigeration unit was not working properly with ambient temperature of 51 F. Also butter at 68 F on front line counter for more than 4 hrs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Observed half a gallon 1 % milk at 49 F inside reach in cooler located underneath the counter **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 52 F , 2 % milk at 55 F for more than 4 hrs. Establishment opened at 7 am. Also butter at 68 F , left at ambient temperature for more than 4 hrs at the front line on the counter . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Observed butter at 69 F left at room room temperature for around 3 hrs , as per person in charge. Also observed half a gallon 1 % milk at 49 F inside reach in cooler located underneath the counter. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certificate for Tahel Hilawi working in the establishment for more than 30 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink with a bucket inside . Manager moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At the time of the call back inspection , Observed green buckets inside hand sink in the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial 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/ Observed 5 employees working with food , but not certified manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At the time of the call back, no certified manager present. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee working in the establishment for more than 2 months without food handling training ( Loreto Martinez). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of food items with wrong temperatures . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on air conditioning vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At the time of the Call back inspection observed accumulation of dust on air conditioning vents . **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with a trash container without lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some kitchen cutting boards with excessive marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bagels exposed to dust from ceiling air conditioning vents. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At the time of the inspection, observed food items (bagels) stored in a location exposed to dust from ceiling air conditioning vents. **Admin Complaint**
08B-36-4
37
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook line employee touching his hair, then gloves to prepare food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk at 52 F , 2 % milk 55 F inside refrigeration unit underneath the front counter. Refrigeration unit was not working properly with ambient temperature of 51 F. Also butter at 68 F on front line counter for more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 52 F , 2 % milk at 55 F for more than 4 hrs. Establishment opened at 7 am. Also butter at 68 F , left at ambient temperature for more than 4 hrs at the front line on the counter . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink with a bucket inside . Manager moved the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to discard ice and leftover beverages. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed 5 employees working with food , but not certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee working in the establishment for more than 2 months without food handling training ( Loreto Martinez). **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. As evidence of food items with wrong temperatures . **Warning**
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certificate for Tahel Hilawi working in the establishment for more than 30 days. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on air conditioning vents. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with a trash container without lid. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some kitchen cutting boards with excessive marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while engaged in food preparation. Also some other employees wearing wristwatch when prepping food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employees got hair nets . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bagels exposed to dust from ceiling air conditioning vents. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed snacks ( chips) in cardboard boxes and plastic containers with pickles stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go cups on the floor inside dry storage , behind the shelving . **Warning**
25-05-4
23
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed excessive accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touched the kitchen door , put gloves on and started working touching food contact surface instead of washing hands first. Employees were coached about handwashing . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of incorrect sanitizer concentration.
16-33-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the front. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on cutting boards . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets when handling food. Employee took off the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Water temperature of 70 F. Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no labels on fruit salad ( cut melons inside) containers displayed at the dining cooler . Manager sent the fruit salad containers behind the counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed coffee machine draining in a container instead of in the regular system.
29-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped disposable forks with food contact surface up for customer self service. . Manager in charge inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on front counters .
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 quart sanitizer concentration on sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer was changed immediately, then 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with food with the same gloves without washing his hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the front used to discard food leftover. Person in charge coached the staff about the issue . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine located at the front area.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor inside dry storage. Manager moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pizza bagel and fruit salad prepared on site for customer self serving without labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue on reach in cooler used to stored milk inside the kitchen. .
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable coffee cup box stored on the floor at the hallway on the side. Manager moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Sep 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Sep 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash container and continued working with food. Employee was coached. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and serving food without the license . Establishment serving customers without approval. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs and egg whites above lettuce and egg salad inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs in the reach in cooler drawer stored underneath the flat top. Manager discarded them. **Warning**
01B-14-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed unisex employee restroom hand sink not reaching 85 F, the highest temperature was 83 F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the vent above kitchen door. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the dry storage floor.and cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water by the expresso machine . **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet soiled towel under the cutting board. Manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed Caesar salad, Pizza bagel, tossed salad, fresh cut fruit for customer self serving **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature of 80 F at the hot line. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups boxes stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on the bottom corner of the mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
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