AU BON PAIN
11760 BIRD RD STE 100, Miami FL 33175 · 7862356062
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasteurized eggs (49F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager product was at room temperature for preparation for approximately 30 minutes.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2014050029 | Oct 27, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | $720 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and the meat slicer around the blade area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cup inside HWS at front counter, manager removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quinoa dated 02/23-26 inside the reach in cooler at the back area. Also observed smoked salmon and bbq meat date marked 02/23/26 in reach cooler next to ice machine. Manager discarded food items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quinoa dated 02/23-26 inside the reach in cooler at the back area. Also observed smoked salmon and bbq meat date marked 02/23/26 in reach cooler next to ice machine. Manager discarded food items. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marking for empanadas in the front area. Per manager, empanadas were placed there 7am. Manager placed time for discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener and the meat slicer around the blade area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled inside the ice machine next to reach in coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing wall cove molding at handwashing sink in back area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 5 clean metal food pans dented stored on shelves in the warewash area. Observed torn both door gaskets of reach in freezer.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding for floor tile to the wall, creating a gap, at the corner of door frame near reach in cooler at the back.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in the reach in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vent of the ice machine next to reach in coolers. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in freezer.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters behind ice machine missing service date.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep marks not easily cleaned.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets and watches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal and plastic containers on drying rack at warewashing area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler under coffee machine at front counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at trip,e door reach in freezer at prep area soiled with debris. Observed soda machine soiled at dining area.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine with mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee operating the prep line with no beard guard. Operator gave employee beard guard to put on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while working prep line. Operator gave employee hair restraint to put on.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed sanitizer bucket improperly stored in preparation table in kitchen area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide storage shelf by three compartment sink. Operator stated pesticide is in use from time to time. Informed operator product should not be used in establishment.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator without knowledge of thermometer calibration. Coached operator on calibration of thermometer procedure and provided operator calibration handout via email.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler employee Belkys Paz certification expired 7/12/24. Informed manager.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioning vent soiled over ice machine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed coffee counter employee without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal 1/3 pan storage containers wet nesting on warewashing shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front line and also observed at reach in freezer at back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach cooler.
Observed bug zapper installed over clean equipment in the kitchen area. Operator was advised to remove zapper or move to another area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasteurized eggs (49F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager product was at room temperature for preparation for approximately 30 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pastries and soup. As per manager items were placed under time 1 hour prior.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon on the menu, raw. Provided consumer advisory via email and manager printed and posted sign at front counter area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling rack with cooked eggs and bread stored next to hand sink at preparation area.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. RIC located in front of the coffee station gasket torn.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the preparation table near food and clean equipment, SS articles. Manager placed sanitizer bucket underneath the preparation table.
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