Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food · Visit 1
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Empire Bagel Factory
239 N COLLIER BLVD, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
Latest published DBPR result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
August 7, 2026 · Routine - Food
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
1 marked corrected on-site. See the report for remaining findings.
Unofficial routine score: 88/100 · BBased on 4 routine inspections in the past 2 years.How this summary works →
Latest Published Visit
August 7, 2026
High priority0
Intermediate4
Basic1
Total findings5
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Rachel Oest is expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris around the slicer blade and the blade guards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a box of gloves and sponges inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee Crystal only able to provide proof of employee training digitally.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. The door to the unisex bathroom is not self closing.
Repeat Violation
Earlier Visits
4 earlier visits on file
The latest report is summarized above. Open an earlier visit to see its official result, severity totals, and inspector observations.
January 13, 2026Routine - Food 6 findings
DBPR reported name: Empire Bagel Factory
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority0
Intermediate1
Basic5
Total6
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on the cutting board of the make table in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. There is a bin of bagels stored on the floor behind the front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is an ice scoop in a container of ice inside the reach in freezer with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a glass door reach in cooler for customer self service without the required minimum labeling.
Repeat Violation
September 4, 2025Routine - Food 4 findings
DBPR reported name: Empire Bagel Factory
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority0
Intermediate3
Basic1
Total4
Inspector observationsRelayed from the official DBPR inspection report
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink. Educated employee on proper hand washing.
Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There us a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the front counter. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle.
Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. There are multiple containers of cream cheese in a reach in cooler available for customer self service without the required labeling.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator is frying eggs and bacon on a table top flat top grill with no hood or fire suppression system.
January 23, 2025Routine - Food 7 findings
DBPR reported name: Empire Bagel Factory
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority1
Intermediate2
Basic4
Total7
Summary findings are available below. Detailed inspector observations have not been downloaded yet.
1
Labels, date marking, or consumer advisoryDBPR category 02
1
Employee health knowledge or illness controlsDBPR category 11
1
Handwashing and hygienic practicesDBPR category 12
1
Clothing, hair restraints, or jewelryDBPR category 13
1
Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitizedDBPR category 22
1
BathroomsDBPR category 32
1
Current license displayedDBPR category 50
August 14, 2024Routine - Food 2 findings
DBPR reported name: Empire Bagel Factory
Official resultInspection Completed - No Further Action
High priority1
Intermediate1
Basic0
Total2
Summary findings are available below. Detailed inspector observations have not been downloaded yet.
1
Food protection and cross-contaminationDBPR category 08
1
Handwashing sinks and suppliesDBPR category 31
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- DBPR license
- 2103685
- Format
- Seating
- Seats listed
- 15
- Inspection history
- 5 visits
About The Score
How this score works
Based on 4 routine inspections in the past 2 years. Each routine visit starts at 100, minus 8 points per high-priority finding, 3 per intermediate, and 1 per basic. We average visits at full weight through 180 days, half weight at 181–365 days, and quarter weight at 366–730 days. Follow-ups and other non-routine visits are shown separately, without score bonuses or extra penalties. This is our summary—not a Florida DBPR grade or a statement of current conditions. Full scoring methodology →
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