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Boulder County, CO

Decent Bagel

35 E 1st Street

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Decent Bagel last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 12, 2026. The result listed by Boulder County Public Health was “Reinspection Required”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 9 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Aug 12, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026.
Has Decent Bagel ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 12, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Routine

Aug 12, 2026

Reinspection Required

9 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.11(A) Demonstration (Pf). Food service employees not able to demonstrate knowledge or understanding of food code at the time of inspection. During inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention and the requirements of this food code. Education provided.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). No certified food safety manager (CFSM) for the facility on site at the time of inspection: At least one employee during all hours operation that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Education provided and email with inspection has the BCPH website link to trainings sent.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P). Observed cook not wash hands before handling food. Education provided that hands need to be washed for atleast 20 seconds under running water. Education provided.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf). Observed employee making bagels with bare hands with bare hands. Ready to eat foods may not be handled without wearing gloves. Corrected on site through education of emplyee who was told it was accepted to not wear gloves if you wash your hands.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf). Hand washing sink lacking paper towels. Hand sinks must be equipped with paper towels. Only cloth paper towels available - sink needs to be stocked with disposable towels.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Every item in the back prep cooler was at 50*F-60*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, hot holding, or when time is used as the public health control time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees f or less. Items discarded by staff and staff instructed to not use cooler until repaired.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food source and labeling

Official Wording

3-602.11(B)(5) Food Labels, Name of Major Food Allergens (Pf). No notification on site for customers in regards to inquiries about food allergens. Establishments shall notify consumers by written notification to inquire about information on major food allergens as ingredients. Education provided with inspection to owner.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode —Pests

Official Wording

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C).Observed mouse droppings behind the water heater. Pests need to be controlled in the retail food facility. Education provided.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C). Observed ice cream scoops for scooping ice cream stored in vdirty and room temperature water on the counter. In use utensils may not be stored in water unless it is 135 degrees F or is being circulated. Corrected through education.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

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