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EINSTEIN BROTHERS BAGELS

12180 N. KENDALL DRIVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305-383-1999

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334279
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam box, ham (97F - Hot Holding). As per manager for about 1 hour. Manager began to reheat ham.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria G., Lianny R., Branden H., Daniel M., as per operator working for more than 60 days engaging in food preparation without proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor in preparation area.
Basic/36-01-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored resting on bug zapper between uses. Observed ice bucket to the left of ice machine resting on bug zapper machine.
Basic/10-14-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation area to the right of ice machine.
Basic/35B-02-4
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on coffee preparation table. Operator stored below preparation table during time of inspection.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at coffee station Sanitizer Bucket Quaternary 0ppm. Operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket to Quaternary 200ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use sanitizer wiping cloth to clean counter then proceeded to continue meal prep without changing gloves. Operator coached employee on proper glove and hand wash procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 expired for Yohanny.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout front counter, and at rear kitchen behind/ under storage equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed at rear kitchen prep area a container of margarine stored uncovered. Operator removed and covered item.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep tables throughout establishment.
Basic/21-44-1
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service lids not stored inverted at drink station. Operator inverted lids during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in HWS across from the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on preparation table at the front counter. Operator put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam box, ham (97F - Hot Holding). As per manager for about 1 hour. Manager began to reheat ham.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter area. Operator swept floors during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cooler under coffee station front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed opened uncovered boxes of cookie dough, hash browns and sausages in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.