Bagel Boss

9543 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338007

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 69 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 2, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority, repeat · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 2 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-31
Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct22026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitOct 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing metal dishes and not sanitizing at three compartment sink. Employee rewashed metal dishes and sanitized them during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license expired October 1st 2026.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate4
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed no quaternary test kit available at the time of inspection.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed metal rack stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Also observed a brush inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed brush during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees and not certified food manager present at the time of inspection.
  Repeat violation
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Guideline P., Keisha O., Amanda G., Ilianis H., Breanna H., Wilnonce A. Hired more than 2 month ago.
Basic5
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Employees put hats during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed triple door reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen area. Employee cleaned gasket during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed holes on ceiling at dry storage area at second floor.
- 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 employees cell phone on top of cutting board on preparation table at kitchen area.
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

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.