EINSTEIN BROTHERS BAGELS
12180 N. KENDALL DRIVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305-383-1999
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor in preparation area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored resting on bug zapper between uses. Observed ice bucket to the left of ice machine resting on bug zapper machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation area to the right of ice machine.
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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.
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
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout front counter, and at rear kitchen behind/ under storage equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed at rear kitchen prep area a container of margarine stored uncovered. Operator removed and covered item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in HWS across from the three compartment sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter area. Operator swept floors during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed opened uncovered boxes of cookie dough, hash browns and sausages in walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
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