Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island
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239 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island has been inspected 13 times since January 2022, accumulating 42 violations—averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 9 of the 13 inspections, indicating a persistent systemic issue with sick worker policies or implementation. Shell stock requirements violations, cited in 6 inspections, reflect recurring problems handling shellfish according to state standards. Hand washing and proper arm washing violations were documented in 4 inspections. A fire safety violation was cited on September 4, 2025 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 18 violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island: Comparison to Collier County Averages
Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island last inspected?
- Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island are: Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island had?
- Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island find?
- Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island ever been shut down?
- No, Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Empire Bagel Factory in Marco Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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