Bagel Palace
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Bagel Palace stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting Bagel Palace on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food containers stored next to handwash sink **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef Ash; (43F)Sausage; (43F)Cream cheese; (44F)Cooked mushrooms ; (44F) Operator moved food items to Master bilt cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed no splash guard at handwash sink
14-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
52
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed coffee and ice tea container stored next to hand washing sink exposed to contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean utensils stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at handwashing sink at front line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed coffee and ice tea container stored next to hand washing sink exposed to contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touched sandwich bread without changing gloves. After brief education, employee then change her gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage (45F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (45F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (48F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler. Per operator, items transfer to unit 3 hours before the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes hot held at 110F at cookline. Per operator, potatoes reheat and placed at cookline 40 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked cabbage stroked in reach in cooler. Per operator, item cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean utensils stored next to handwashing sink exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at handwashing sink at front line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with bagels stored on walk in freezer floor. -Observed bags with onions stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed 2 unwashed water melons stored over butter in glass door refrigerator. **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over open container with soup in glass door cooler. Operator relocate eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese cold held at 45F and sausages at 46F in flip top cooler. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on both items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed potatoes hot held at 130F in kitchen. Operator reheat potatoes to 179F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at front line.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed coffee and ice tea machines stored next to handwashing sink exposed wash sink exposed to splash .
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed glass door cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed at hand wash sink at front line.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk in freezer floor **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncover container with soup stored in glass door cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed uncovered container with coffee stored next to handwashing sink exposed to contamination.
08B-54-4
35
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw salmon stored over orange juice in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed matzos ball soup cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator, item placed in unit from yesterday and did not remove since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed matzos ball soup cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator, item placed in unit from yesterday and did not remove since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed double glass door refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with onions stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed a case with bacon thawing at room temperature in prep area.
06-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed light burnout in Hobart refrigerators.
38-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cantaloupe stored over matzos ball soup and cheese in refrigerator. Operator relocate unwashed fruit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed employee touch cooked potato with bare hands. Advice operator to wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and onions in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Observed waste water from coffee machine drain into handwash sink at front line.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 9:12 a.m. no date marked on cooked pork stored in refrigerator. Per operator, pork cooked yesterday morning before 9:00 a.m.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed acceleration of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. chef. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed container with cooked pork stored in refrigerator not covered. Refrigerator used for long term storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed container with unwashed fruit and vegetables stored over cheeses in glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
30
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50F - Cooling) overnight, operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs, then grabbed precooked sausages from lower cooler, proceed to set up customer order, with same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager cut a bagel, placed cream cheese on it, then placed on paper bag to handle to a customer. Manager instructed of using gloves or tongs when manipulating ready to eat food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (50F - Cooling) overnight, operator discarded. **Warning**
03D-30-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Small reach in cooler-raw liver in bags over loaf of bread and precooked pork links. -Small RIF-Employee removed raw liver to lower shelf, below all TCS foods. -cook line flip top, raw shell eggs clean whole tomatoes, employee removed tomatoes and use separate container to stored separately. -Hobart reach in cooler-open package of smoked salmon over gallons of milk and orange juice, employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cook line flip top-5 broken shell eggs stored on eggs tray, manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oat meal (101F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than one hours, employee reheated on microwave to 170F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee discarded solution, made new chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
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. Poster emailed to Operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large machine, in rear kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Dirty toilets, women and men restrooms **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dishwasher area - two tanks, manager secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to water pitchers. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes and bags food stored on floor, inside walk in freezer. -two containers of cooking oil on floor, in front of reach in coolers, in rear kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Wires, tools stored inside mop sink and cleaning supplies **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -front counter: Drink cups stored in dirty container Coffee cups stored on dirty trays **Warning**
25-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cartoon of almond milk, missing cap, operator covered with aluminum paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt, container of sugar by dry goods storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed **Warning**
51-13-4
15
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel Palace on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel Palace?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bagel Palace.
How does Bagel Palace compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Bagel Palace most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Bagel Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bagel Palace have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bagel Palace 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.
How often is Bagel Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bagel Palace is inspected around four times per year on average.
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