What is Empire Bagels Cross River's health inspection score?

Empire Bagels Cross River has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 Cross River last inspected?

Empire Bagels Cross River was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Empire Bagels Cross River have?

Empire Bagels Cross River has 26 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Empire Bagels Cross River safe to eat at?

Empire Bagels Cross River has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Empire Bagels Cross River serve?

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

Official Health Record

Empire Bagels Cross River

Name: Empire Bagels Cross River
Address: 20 NORTH SALEM ROAD, Cross River, 10518
Rating: 80

20 NORTH SALEM ROAD, Cross River

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jan 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (3)

−6 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−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

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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−20 pts

Mar 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−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

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−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
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2

Base deductions−12 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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