Brooklyn Water Bagel
2605 S Hwy 27 Ste 101, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4509175
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 13 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-can opener -folding table in hallway -ice dispenser at soda machine
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-bottle of blue liquid in kitchen, operator labeled
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
-container of salt in prep area
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
-employee on cook line was wearing a watch and bracelets
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and walk in cooler -shelf under prep table in kitchen -bagel speed rack -floors around bagel oven and under back storage shelf -exterior of equipment in beverage area -area under beverage and cream dispensers in dining area
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-mop sink area
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-backpack stored on shelf with single service gloves, operator moved to other shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided copy to operator
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.