Einstein Bros Bagels #3452
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation bucket stored on prep table next to clean equipment. Operator moved the sanitation bucket during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slacking boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers behind front counter soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Chairs on ground around dumpster.
33-30-4
67
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 500ppm management added water now is 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10 can of tomatoes sauce
01B-01-4
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. Sent email **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled small handheld on top of cans. Egg cooker solid with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle at prep station at reach In cooler. Microwave handle above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards at prep station **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Ten can of tomatoes sauce on dry storage shelf not segregated.
08B-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on shelves above prep station. Behind soda nozzle In dining room soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind prep station.
36-27-5
Basic - ceiling tiles and vents trough out establishment soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
50
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler drawer soiled. Also reach in cooler gaskets, and egg cooker.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles at prep station at for reach in cooler with debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards at prep station.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors solid in corner and in proofer and thoroughly solid.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on shelves above prep station.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor and using a catch pan surface. Leaking pipe under 3compartment sink.
29-03-4
64
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee at front counter cracked shell eggs than put on new gloves without washing hands during time of inspection. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink at front counter left of prep station is blocked by bagel rack **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at prep station -reach in cooler at front counter prep station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at mop sink and three compartment sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -shelf with bagel machine **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish drying rack **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at front counter near ice bin has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. -on the outside by exit door **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -corners of prep station have accumulation of food residue -corners of egg warmer have accumulation of food residue -sides of egg maker have accumulation of grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler at front counter prep station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of straw slotted lids on floor at walk-in cooler Operator moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -lemon at soda fountain **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep sink at front counter has accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at front counter next to egg station **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452.
How does Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Einstein Bros Bagels #3452's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Einstein Bros Bagels #3452 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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