The retail bakery Atelier Monnier, which is operated by Treat of the Day Inc., is going to be subjected to a re-inspection because health inspectors have found many infractions that make the establishment a potential threat to the general public’s health.
At the Miami location of the bakery, the inspection that was carried out by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on February 18, 2025, showed significant concerns regarding sanitation, food safety, and pest management.
The address of the bakery is 9825 SW 40th Street, also known as Bird Road.
During the food safety inspection, live roaches were observed crawling on the underside of preparation tables and beneath cold storage units, as stated in the report.
In addition, dead roaches were discovered on glue traps located throughout the rooms that were used for food processing and washing ware.
A “stop-use order” was issued for all open areas that were used for food preparation and handling, which included the stove, ovens, slicer, and ware wash sink of the establishment. Furthermore, the inspectors took note of breaches in the exit door that were located close to the ovens. These gaps could potentially allow pests to enter the facility.
Prior to undergoing a re-inspection, the bakery is required to put into action a pest management control program.
The examination also revealed a number of infractions of food safety regulations, which could result in illnesses that are transmitted through food.
Employees did not wash their hands before preparing food, after handling dirty equipment, or after contacting bare body parts. This occurred after they had touched bare body parts. Instead of changing gloves between tasks, workers wore dirty gloves and wiped them on their aprons. This was done rather than changing gloves.
After it was discovered that a food worker was using their bare hands to handle ready-to-eat lemon meringue pastry shells, an urgent stop-sale order was issued, and the affected items were thrown away.
Before being used, the apparatus and utensils were washed and rinsed, however they were not sufficiently sanitized.
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The inspectors also discovered many instances of food being stored at temperatures that were not safe for consumption.
The temperatures of some food products, such as spinach quiche, cheese quiche, and ham and cheese croissants, were discovered to be as low as 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significantly lower than the minimum 135 degrees Fahrenheit for food that is held hot. During the course of the inspection, these discarded things were found.
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There was butter left on a preparation table at 67 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significantly higher than the recommended limit of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid wasting the butter, it was immediately put to use in the cooking process.
According to the report, Atelier Monnier has until March 4, 2025, to address these infractions, failing which they risk fines, suspension, or revocation of their food permit.
Before resuming full operations, the bakery must request an official re-inspection to confirm compliance. A package of sliced ham in the walk-in cooler was discovered with an incorrect date mark, which could result in the consumption of expired or spoiled food.
