BAGEL EMPORIUM AND GRILLE

Name: BAGEL EMPORIUM AND GRILLE
Address: 225 ALTARA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33146, US
Rating: 62.3

225 ALTARA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

License #2338569

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

62.3 Grade F / 100

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September 29, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BAGEL EMPORIUM AND GRILLE in CORAL GABLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 27 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter shelf, bowls not inverted.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage cage soda dispenser area.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rolling container of flour.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at baking area reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over box of chocolate chips.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at end of cook line.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sausage (91F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator began to reheat.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry storage cage, lids and straws stored on floor.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to mop sink with standing water.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at main cook line prep counter 2 bags of chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed at reach in cooler.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at main cook line under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at coffee station, coffee filters stored on top of machine not inverted.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones stored on prep counter and cutting board.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area plastic gallon of cooking oil and bags of flour stored on floor.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at center kitchen prep area, stored over prep counter and hand sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage= soda syrup area.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at waiter beverage station rack of clean glasses stored in front of hand wash sink. Operator covered with tray.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at cook line plates stored on top shelf.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at cook line stored on top of box of open parchment paper. Employee removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler #3 box of shredded cheese stored on floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of ice machine.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed throughout in roller containers of sugar, flour, brown sugar.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at several sinks throughout kitchen.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on prep line cutting board at cook line. Operator removed.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays and catering trays on top shelves not stored inverted.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed at front counter, reach in cooler smoked salmon stored over bottles of milk.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw shelled egg carats stored on top of uncovered container of waffle mix. Observed at front counter, reach in cooler smoked salmon stored over cream cheeses.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sinks at dish washing area and waiter station area. Operator provided.