What is Empire Bagels's health inspection score?

Empire Bagels has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Empire Bagels last inspected?

Empire Bagels was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Empire Bagels have?

Empire Bagels has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Empire Bagels safe to eat at?

Empire Bagels has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Empire Bagels serve?

Empire Bagels serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Empire Bagels

Name: Empire Bagels
Address: 1515 ROUTE 22, Brewster, 10509
Rating: 79

1515 ROUTE 22, Brewster

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Inspection2 Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
13AAdequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Inspection Inspection

3 High6 Basic

9 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.−10
3CFood workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Oct 23

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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