Sandwiches · New York City, NY

Au Bon Pain

Name: Au Bon Pain
Address: 1276 Fulton Avenue, New York City, NY

1276 Fulton Avenue

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Apr 8, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official wording

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 20-01Other

Official wording

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

notedCode 15-37Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Violations cited

Official score: 17 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official wording

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source