Au Bon Pain

17 Blackfan St, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 1, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Au Bon Pain appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Au Bon Pain's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 1, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Across the inspection history, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station/back bar open top unit not operating unit is empty(out of service).Repair Alternate units are available for use PIC stating parts are on order.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station/back bar open top unit not operating unit is empty(out of service).Repair Alternate units are available for use PIC stating parts are on order.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station/back bar open top unit not operating unit is empty(out of service).Repair Alternate units are available for use PIC stating parts are on order.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Au Bon Pain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain on file is from May 1, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain.

How does Au Bon Pain compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Au Bon Pain most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Au Bon Pain's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Au Bon Pain have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Au Bon Pain means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.