Boca Bagelworks
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Boca Bagelworks has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Boca Bagelworks is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above the cutting board in kitchen. Manager moved drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top att front counter at egg salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to working cooler and called for service
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Manager labeled flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at cook line without hair restraint
13-03-4
61
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pot ofhard boiled eggs being cooled down in the handwashing sink on the cook line , cook removed hard boiled eggs and cleaned the handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. No firms present for employees Form emailed. Manager printed and filled out during **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open and used bottle of water on the cutting board at front counter. Manager removed bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Red peppers at prep table with stickers , manager removed stickers and washed peppers before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed one live roach at rep table below storage bin at front counter in kitchen. One live roach at the end of prep table, and one dead roach. Additional, observed at bagel making machine one live roach and one dead roach near food storage bin. Observed one live roach at kettle in prep area. One dead roach on shelf below triple sink at dishwashing area and one live roach on the wall across from grill behind prep table. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
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 at front line in steamer cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding). Cooked approximately an hour ago at 11:30am.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at storage food container rack by triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed home fries stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar.
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked onions without cover at walk in cooler. As per operator cooked last night.
08B-12-5
37
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen dish area- observed Hot shot and raid fly insect killer on storage shelf. Operator removed Hot Shot and Raid. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee wearing no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Display cooler- cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed plates being stored not inverted on storage shelf. Operator stored plates inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall cooler on cook line at hotdog, tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler. Called for maintenance Chef stated food was in cooler approximately 2 hours since he arrived. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.box of food and bag on onions on the floor in the walk in cooler, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by the stand up freezer in hallway has a big hole with a pope going through the wall
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boca Bagelworks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boca Bagelworks on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boca Bagelworks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boca Bagelworks.
How does Boca Bagelworks compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Boca Bagelworks most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Boca Bagelworks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boca Bagelworks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boca Bagelworks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Boca Bagelworks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boca Bagelworks is inspected around five times per year on average.
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