Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa
Last inspected:
5003 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa has been inspected 23 times between January 2022 and July 2025, with 128 total violations averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appear across nearly every inspection, as do chemical storage and consumer advisory violations. Fire safety violations involving blocked exits were cited in 2016 and 2018 but were corrected on site. The most recent inspection on July 14, 2025 resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes and trash in front of back fire door, operator removed boxes,but Operator states that sometimes the back door does not open when locked and using the emergency exit lever, operator also states that the alarm on the back door does not work.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door has boxes and other items in front of it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa last inspected?
- Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa had?
- Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa find?
- Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 14, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Einstein Brothers Bagels 3681 in Tampa has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Einstein Brothers Bagels in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Einstein Brothers Bagels 1280 (2015-2016).
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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).
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