Au Bon Pain

101 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2022
86
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Au Bon Pain is from Oct 6, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open containers of oats on shelving in back storage area supply closed covered containers to ensure food safety.
590.003/3-302.11-P
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open containers of oats on shelving in back storage area supply closed covered containers to ensure food safety.
590.003/3-302.11-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Au Bon Pain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain on file is from Oct 6, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two 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 86 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation 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.