Bagel Emporium and Grille

225 Altara Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338569

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 80 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 14 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-20
Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep292026

Routine inspection

16 violations found

First visitSep 29, 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.
16 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed at cook line sausage (91°F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator began to reheat.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed at baking area reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over box of chocolate chips.
  Repeat violation
Basic14
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed at main cook line prep counter 2 bags of chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed at reach in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed at dry storage area plastic gallon of cooking oil and bags of flour stored on floor.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed in rolling container of flour.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  Observed at main cook line under cutting board.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed at front counter shelf, bowls not inverted.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed at dry storage cage, lids and straws stored on floor.
  Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed at coffee station, coffee filters stored on top of machine not inverted.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
  Observed at hand wash sink next to mop sink with standing water.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed missing at end of cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  Observed at center kitchen prep area, stored over prep counter and hand sink.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed at main cook line.
- 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.
  Observed employee phones stored on prep counter and cutting board.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed at storage cage soda dispenser area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.