The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel stretching back to 2022. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Vero Beach restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Ambient 44f **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 17 above drain in bagel prep room 11 next to flour storage in bagel prep room 2 at front counter 1 by hand sink next to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Advised to remake **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in grab and go cooler Veggie cream cheese 44f, ; scallion cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); egg salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); pumpkin cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); plain cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (46F - Cold Holding) ambient **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Nova cream cheese prepped this morning at 7 am. Observed at 2pm
03D-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand sinks. Employee states manager wants them to use rags
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pitcher in bagel room
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee does not have access to training **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Bagel walk in cooler handle has old food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance in dining room
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front grab and go cooler reading 46f. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in food debris in bagel room
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table in bagel room
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
20
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hot shot tag hanging on wire rack above food container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler opened 4 days ago
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
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. 2 new employees. Manager had employees sign form **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple non working coolers. Operator is using down coolers as tables.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and tuna in bagel cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor under prep table
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cream cheese in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in buckets. Operator is on site and is actively working with roofers and landlord to fix roof leak. Water is confined to one small area. No cross contamination observed
29-03-4
47
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink hose
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese found at 47f. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink. Manager hung sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Black wire rack **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on bags of garlic in bagel area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to managers **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
45
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in bagel cooler and by triple sink
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled personal cell phone and then put on gloves to touch ready to eat foods. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk dispenser equipment.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher stored in hand sink at bagel area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and commercial products held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey breast, cream cheese and fish dip not date marked. Manager dated all. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and walk in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart in walk in cooler. Food storage bins in bagel area. Bagel cookery shelves near cooker. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At display cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Employee set up new sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Soiled fan covers in walk in coolers.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel.
How does The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel 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 The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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