Restaurant Ordered Closed. Fails Three Inspections. Now Open Again.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Dead roaches and a list of other problems led to the Wednesday and Thursday closure of Way Beyond Bagels at 9858 Clint Moore Road in west Boca Raton, near U.S. 441. The closure was ordered by a health inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The restaurant failed a total of three inspections but was permitted to reopen after a fourth inspection showed all problems resolved.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the official, unedited list of violations logged by the health inspector.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Way Beyond Bagels First Inspection.
High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Warning**
High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above yogurt in front walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning**
Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bagels stored directly next to hand wash
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Way Beyond Bagels Second Inspection
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed observed 4 live roaches in back of cook line flip top cooler **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 1 dead roach under expo window Observed 1 dead roach in outlet **Time Extended**
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 Way Beyond Bagels Third Inspection
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under not in use 2 door stainless low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach going into underside of not in use cook line low top reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches inside of drip pan of in use cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed observed 4 live roaches in back of cook line flip top cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed 1 live roach on wall next to back door and water heater **Time Extended**
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of door gasket of not in use 2 door reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of oven on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under shelf to expo window on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of rear walk in cooler in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed 1 dead roach under expo window Observed 1 dead roach in outlet **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed 2 dead roaches in styrofoam around water pipe next to water heater. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of front walk in cooler **Time Extended**
No violations were logged during a second inspection on February 8th. Way Beyond Bagels Boca was permitted to reopen following that inspection.
