Empire Bagel Factory
239 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145 · Permanent Food Service · License 2103685
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
There is a buildup of dried food debris around the slicer blade and the blade guards.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
There is a box of gloves and sponges inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Rachel Oest is expired.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Employee Crystal only able to provide proof of employee training digitally.
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
The door to the unisex bathroom is not self closing.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.