BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Another day, another bagel shop ordered closed by a health inspector. This time, it’s Palm Beach Bagel at 1200 Yamato Road in Boca Raton. A health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation found pure grossness.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the UNEDITED list of violations logged by the inspector on February 18, February 19th. We note the restuarant was permitted to reopen following the second inspection in February 19th.
FEBRUARY 18, 2026 INSPECTION:
High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth, touched garbage can and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils, clean plates and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Warning.
High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects behind front counter flying around/landing on assorted flat bagels on top of display case. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects on wall behind front counter over flip top cooler and food preparation areas. Approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around counter side flip top cooler lid. Approximately 4 live small flying insects in kitchen on wall behind mop sink. Approximately 1 live, small flying insect in kitchen on wall behind knife holder. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean sanitize areas. Warning.
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. At Counter side flip top; cooked peppers (63F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (63F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Counter side flip top; cooked peppers (63F – Cold Holding); boiled eggs (63F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At pan on flat top; cooked sausage (117F – Hot Holding). Operator stated sausage reheated prior to being held in pan on flat top for less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning.
Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front line; cut tomatoes (65F – Ambient Cooling 7:45/65F 8:25);cooked garbanzo beans (65F – Ambient Cooling 7:45/65F 8:25). Operator stated tomatoes cut and can of cooked garbanzo beans opened 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, placed in ice bath to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning.
Basic – Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed soiled wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning.
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 INSPECTION #1:
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects behind front counter flying around/landing on assorted flat bagels on top of display case. See Stop Sale. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects on wall behind front counter over flip top cooler and food preparation areas. Approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around counter side flip top cooler lid. Approximately 4 live small flying insects in kitchen on wall behind mop sink. Approximately 1 live, small flying insect in kitchen on wall behind knife holder. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects, clean sanitize areas. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Approximately 5 live, small flying insects inside bagel display at front counter no bagels stored. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects flying around front counter landing on shelves/bags. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects., clean/sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 INSPECTION #2.
No violations logged.
Palm Beach Bagel was ordered closed back in September of 2025 for health code violations.
