Bagel Emporium & Grille, 1238 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bagel Emporium & Grille
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1238 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
License #: 2328437
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Next to bagel maker in the kitchen
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cooking area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Most kitchen coolers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.most kitchen coolers
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cooking area
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparation employees , 3 missing hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden Bagel boards / trays . Owner replacing boards by areas. Observed new replacement in aproximately one third of the boards used. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler entrance (kitchen).
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At hand washing sink near back door / food preparation area.
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Smoked salmon and white fish.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.by mop sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink near kitchen back door .
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plastic containers by shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparation person ( portioning ).
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. At walk in cooler car (shelvings).
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. KICHEN right side as you enter .
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink can opened placed with avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. A back order for replacement has been placed. Sanitation must be done at 3 compartment sink (manually).
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Nova dishes offered with smoked salmon. Acme letter provided.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Black liner (trash bags) used to cover dough. Plastic must be NSF approved.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Soup at steam table 116°f. Placed back on cook line for reheating . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pasta ( noodles) cooked and placed by chicken soup (steam tables).
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MOST KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. KITCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ALL KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ALL KITCHEN DOORS
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. WALKING COOLER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered when warm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 44 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. serve safe
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. food covered when hot
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 51 degrees, tuna 46 degrees
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap underneath back door.
  • Critical - Required employee training expired.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employees grabbing cheese and bacon bare handed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to wash spatula.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 44 degrees, butter 54 degrees.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Dishwashing machine not sanitizing.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Thermometer calibration. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment (reachin freezer ) door rusted.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walkin cooler.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 compartments sink
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area in kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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