Bagel Emporium and Grille

225 Altara Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bagel Emporium and Grille. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 15 violations.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Coral Gables restaurant, which scores around 68. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed at front counter, reach in cooler smoked salmon stored over bottles of milk.

08A-11-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw shelled egg carats stored on top of uncovered container of waffle mix. Observed at front counter, reach in cooler smoked salmon stored over cream cheeses.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sinks at dish washing area and waiter station area. Operator provided.

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed throughout in roller containers of sugar, flour, brown sugar.

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at several sinks throughout kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on prep line cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays and catering trays on top shelves not stored inverted.

25-06-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage= soda syrup area.

51-11-4

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at waiter beverage station rack of clean glasses stored in front of hand wash sink. Operator covered with tray. **Corrected On-Site**

24-27-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at cook line plates stored on top shelf.

24-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at cook line stored on top of box of open parchment paper. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler #3 box of shredded cheese stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Nov 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for Chlorine dish machine and Quaternary Sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Emporium and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Emporium and Grille on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Emporium and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel Emporium and Grille.

How does Bagel Emporium and Grille compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Bagel Emporium and Grille most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Bagel Emporium and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bagel Emporium and Grille have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bagel Emporium and Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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