Mary's Bagel Cafe

1242 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mary's Bagel Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 85. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eats chicken tenders in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over the top of ready to eat strawberries glaze in walk-in cooler. Operator moved strawberries **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter 82F

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 82F. Operator stated they placed At 5:30 am and 10:30 am at 82 F Operator discarded butter. And placed new butter on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute

22-02-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored next to front counter hand washing sink, employee removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above ready to eggs in walk-in cooler

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above pan liners. Manager moved drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.water spray bottle, Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front line

21-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan in kitchen area with dust buildup. Walk-in cooler fan guard with dust buildup

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin foil pans in stockroom

25-06-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Employee moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the 3-compartment sink

36-24-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towels on prep tables.

21-12-4

Jan 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mary's Bagel Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mary's Bagel Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mary's Bagel Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mary's Bagel Cafe.

How does Mary's Bagel Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mary's Bagel Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Mary's Bagel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mary's Bagel Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mary's Bagel Cafe 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 Mary's Bagel Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mary's Bagel Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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