Brooklyn Water Bagels
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Brooklyn Water Bagels has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Hollywood sits at 75, putting Brooklyn Water Bagels on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the guest restroom. The manager refilled the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top sheet pan in bakery station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food ( bucket with pickles )not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler .Operator elevated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning properly in storage room. Light bulbs seems to be very dim.
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line above hot box. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Employee training will be reviewed next unannounced routine inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Some areas cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of antiseptic spray stored on a shelf above salt in bagel prep station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live ,small flying insects on wall above coffee station in dining room next to front counter.. 2 live, small flying insects flying around coffee maker in dining room by front counter, 6 live, small flying insects on wall above customer bathroom inside dining room. 3 live, small flying insects on ceiling by entrance to front counter in dining room area. 3 live, small flying insects on wall above single service forks in the dining room. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. 2 live ,small flying insects flying around in food service area near front counter next to dining room. 3 live ,small flying insects on exterior sealed plastic bucket in bagel prep area next to mixer. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live ,small flying insects on legs of prep table under near mixer in bagel prep station. No foods being prepared at time of inspection in bagel station. 8 live , small flying insects, underneath mixer bowl in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at time of inspection at bagel station. 2 live , small flying insects on sealed flour bags in bagel prep area. No foods being prepared at bagel station at time of inspection. 7 live ,small flying insects on wall in mop sink area. 7 live , small flying insects on garbage bags in food prep area near triple sink in kitchen. 9 live , small flying insects on outer wall of walk-in cooler in prep station. 4 live ,small flying insects on drying rack above triple sink. 4 live , small flying insects on the front of prep sink across walk-in cooler in prep room. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one chemical spray bottle opposite bagel oven with no label. Operator labeled bottle "sanitizer" during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in sandwich line at front counter. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bagel prep area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food debris under mixer bowl in bagel prep area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in storage room. Operator inverted lids in storage area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed water hose stored above single service lids in the storage area. **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in the bagel prep station area, opposite the bagel oven. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
82
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Flip top cooler / reach in cooler facing register in sandwich line ; Nova cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), ; Plain cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham(47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Veggie cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager , foods held overnight inside unit. Foods not prepped, pulled or portion today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 head of lettuce inside bagel walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-07-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. One new employee hired, operator read and signed employee reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at sandwich line and in low boy freezers in kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above economy two door freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
47
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawer cooler , ; corn beef (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours ago in bagel sandwich station. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. *corrective action taken* Cold holding unit #1 facing register in bagel sandwich line ; nova cream cheese (47F cold holding ); chive cream cheese (46F cold holding ); cream cheese (49F cold holding ); ham (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Lower reach in cooler pooled eggs (47F cold holding) held under 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on Time for remaining 2hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: No foods stored inside flip top/ drawer cooler at time of inspection. Technician on-site working on equipment. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in bagel staton where bagels are made front of house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bagel and sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brooklyn Water Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Water Bagels on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Water Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Water Bagels.
How does Brooklyn Water Bagels compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Brooklyn Water Bagels most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Brooklyn Water Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Water Bagels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brooklyn Water Bagels 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 Brooklyn Water Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Water Bagels is inspected around four times per year on average.
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