Einstein Bros Bagels
2928 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Permanent Food Service · License 6309046
What drove the grade
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F.
Water at 78°F coffee spoons. Manager changed water 156°F
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ice machine manager cleaned ice machine
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Bagels in walk-in freezer not covered manager covered.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
2 cases of orange juice concentrate on the floor in walk-in freezer.. manger moved to shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reporting only1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No child labor law poster.
For reporting purposes only.
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.