Einstein Bros Bagels 1288
33127 N US Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214969
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection4 high priority (3 fixed by the Aug 3 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate, 11 basic-35
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
More time given
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Reach in cooler on bagel line out of temp sliced turkey (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); salmon (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Non food grade Paper towels used as liner for spinach and cucumbers
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
1 live fly in bagel station.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Paint stored next to soda boxes and to go containers.
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food thermometer unable to be calibrated. Only calibrated at 33.9°F at the lowest.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards on bagel line soiled with debris.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Date on Water filters near soda machine is 11/20/20. Manufacturer states to change every 12 months.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand wash sink on bagel line used to dump ice.
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Spray bottle of water in dry storage not labeled. Squeeze bottle of water on bagel line not labeled.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cutting boards on bagel line grooved.
Equipment in poor repair.
Reach in cooler behind display case in disrepair. Ambient temperatures at 45°F.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of walk in freezer rusted.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers in ware washing area and back prep room.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Shelf under oven and bagel slicer soiled with 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.
Ice bucket not inverted.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor in bagel line soiled with accumulation of debris.
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.
- 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.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.