Live Roaches, Other Problems Lead To Forced Closure Of Bagelworks Boca Raton.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Bagelworks at 8177 West Glades Road was ordered closed Thursday by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Records indicate the restaurant remains closed Friday.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations recorded by the inspector:
High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep shelf in kitchen, one live roach on the floor by fryer in kitchen. Operator killed one live roach that was on the ground by the fryer. Additionally, observed approximately 20 live roaches crawling inside reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen, no food stored inside cooler.
High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F – Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F – Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler yellow cheese (44F – Cold Holding); hotdogs (44F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (44F – Cold Holding); butter (45F). As per operator left overnight and not prepped or portioned today.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line in steamer cooked chicken (122F – Hot Holding). Cooked approximately an hour ago at 11:30am.
Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees certificate expired.
Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at storage food container rack by triple sink.
Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed home fries stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar.
Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked onions without cover at walk in cooler. As per operator cooked last night.
This is the first time, according to records maintained by DBPR, that Bagelworks Boca Raton has been ordered closed.
