Einstein Bros Bagel #1597

3200 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bagel rack heavily encrusted

14-12-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager place mop to dry in mop sink **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Food Trolley. Hand wash sink next to 3Compartment Sink. Manager removed trolley **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-09-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Oct 11, 2023

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Per operator, beard guards ordered ( observed order placed 10/5/23). **Corrective Action Taken**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of paper and food debris. Operator corrected. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed doors and gaskets to low boy coolers with food buildup

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers shelf above 3 compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed lowboy cooler soiled inside.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mops stored on floor and idle mop bucket with dirty water. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table top unit - egg whites (67F) containers held on top of unit under 2 hours - moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to 3 compartment sink block by brooms - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door not able to close Dir to ice buildup.

14-69-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagel #1597?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagel #1597.

How does Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Einstein Bros Bagel #1597's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 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 Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Einstein Bros Bagel #1597 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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