Einstein's Bros Bagels

353 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Einstein's Bros Bagels, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Einstein's Bros Bagels on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw salmon portion while making breakfast sandwich, then handled bagels for customer. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon portions stored over cinnamon rolls in flip top cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved cinnamon rolls. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler cheese (50F - Cold Holding), per operator items not prepared or portioned today, held out of temperature for 1.5 hours. Item overstocked, advised operator to reduce portion size and move to walk in cooler to bring down to 41F, operator did. Prep table, butter (72F - Cold Holding) per operator item held out of cooler for approximately an hour, item held out of temperature for soft butter to make spread for cinnamon butter bagels. Advised operator to use TPHC, printed written copy for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish liquid in spray bottle, per operator identified as sanitizer, not labeled. Advised operator to label, operator did. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer

36-73-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Egg reach in cooler

29-49-6

Jan 8, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Unclean around seal to women's restroom toilet Unclean sink faucets to men's and women's restroom. Operator tried removing build up around faucets. Unable to remove all of it.

32-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under first flip top cooler

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of Second flip top cooler

29-49-6

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom toilet not sealed properly to floor. Standing water present on floor around seal.

32-05-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracking raw shell eggs with gloves and then changed gloves and used spatula to flip eggs. Hands were not washed inbetween putting new gloves on. Manager educated employee on site.

12A-07-5

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. Two employee certificates expired

53B-14-5

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler. Operator states cheese not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Over stacked above rim Line. Removed. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer

36-73-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein's Bros Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein's Bros Bagels on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Einstein's Bros Bagels?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Einstein's Bros Bagels.

How does Einstein's Bros Bagels compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Einstein's Bros Bagels most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Einstein's Bros Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Einstein's Bros Bagels have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Einstein's Bros Bagels 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's Bros Bagels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Einstein's Bros Bagels is inspected around three times per year on average.

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