Lox N Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Lox N Bagel has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Lox N Bagel on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.flip top at cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding)manager moved items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner. Manager discarded paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by cook line has a hole.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using small bowls instead of scoops. Chef discarded bowls and replaced with scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door has approximately a one inch gap on the bottom of the door leading
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cook line with stickers still attached. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink by triple sink area. Operator removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Fresh squeezed orange juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
02D-12-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged orange juice as customer self service area missing product identity and date item was packaged. Operator corrected labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw salmon stored over raw portioned cracked eggs in cook line reach in cooler. Operator stated eggs could be served undercooked. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. All TPHC items in front deli cooler not timed marked. Operator stated TPHC items were in cooler for 2 hours. Operator time marked, 8AM-11AM. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling vents above salad prep line left of ice cream station heavily soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor wiring soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind front counter cash register.
36-73-4
61
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, veggie cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); egg salad (47F - Cold Holding); scallion cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the display case for less than 2 hours. The items were placed on TPHC for the remainder of 4 hours. TPHC paperwork completed **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front line counter: eggs salad (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). The Operator told me that he renews each of these products every hour, but they don't use a Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw pooled eggs over the soup container. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone above a food preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to the fried station, has grease and food debris.
22-08-4
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher or quaternary kit for triple sink or sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter. Margarine placed in Parmesan tub not relabeled. Item labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plating bagel with bare hands. Cook went to wash hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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. Emailed poster . Operator placed on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. display case - scallion cream cheese (51F - Cooling) 10:00 1.50 hours remaining recheck 30 mins 49F; egg salad (51F - Cooling) 10:00 1.50 hours remaining recheck 30 mins 49F items held in large containers - operator moved to walk in cooler. Reviewed cooling methods with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At front counter hand sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter display case.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at the station
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Front counter prep employees wearing bracelets. Reviewed with operator jewelry policy. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lox N Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lox N Bagel on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lox N Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lox N Bagel.
How does Lox N Bagel compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Lox N Bagel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Lox N Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lox N Bagel have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lox N Bagel 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 Lox N Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lox N Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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