Au Bon Pain

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Multiple products in front cold holding line at temperatures of 46-50F. Raw eggs on counter 50F cooked eggs 48F Sliced turkey 46F. Ensure cold holding at 41F or below. PIC took temperatures of all products in cold holding line and placed products with temperatures of 41F or above in walkin refrigeration.
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Plastic cup being used as a scoop for ice in front service area- Provide proper scoop
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometers in multiple refrigeration units- Provide
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths heavily soiled- Replace with proper frequency
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Shelving below front counter line heavily soiled- Clean with proper frequency
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Handwash sink in back prep area not working properly and water is not draining- Repair
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors under and around equipment with heavy food soils- Clean with proper frequency
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Back prep area with excess equipment and clutter- Clean and organize
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 21, 2014: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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