Einstein Bros. Bagels
| Address: | 17675 Harvard Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA |
| Phone: | +1 949-756-8903 |
| Site: | locations.einsteinbros.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 5AM–4PM 5AM–4PM 5AM–4PM 5AM–4PM 5AM–4PM 6AM–4PM 6AM–4PM |
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Mitchell Rakoff
DONT USE THESE PEOPLE!!! WARNING!!! THESE PEOPLE ARE LIARS, AND ADDITIONALLY THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW. THEY CLAIM MY DOG JUMPED UP ON THE DELIVERY GUY. MY DOG IS THE FRIENDLIEST DOG YOU COULD OWN. THEY BLACKBALLED US. THE CATERING GUY IS SARCASTIC, AND RUDE ON THE PHONE, HAS NO IDEA HOW TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE AND TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF HOW TO MAKE UP THE RULES. THEY ALSO LIED AND TOLD ME THERE WERE SOME, "ISSUES" DELIVERING FOOD HERE IN ORANGE AND THEN STARTED MAKING UP EXCUSES NOT TO DELIVER THE FOOD. THEIR BAGELS ALSO SUCK, THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER PLACES YOU CAN GO FOR BAGELS, DONT USE THEM OR YOU WILL BE SORRY, IVE DEALT WITH MANY BUSINESS OVER THE YEARS AND THESE PEOPLE ARE BY FAR THE WORST. FINALLY, THE PLACE IS UNHEALTHY ACCORDING TO THE HEALTH DEPT. HERE IS THE LAST REPORT: Improper TPHC Procedure The stickers for the jalepeno and cheddar bagels, cheese and six cheese bagels were observed missing from the containers or packages. Manager showed the log for the following food items. The time had already expired for the following food items. The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. (1) The food shall be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within four hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. (2) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. (3) The food in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed four-hour limit shall be discarded. (4) Written procedures shall be maintained in the food facility and made available to the enforcement agency upon request, that ensure compliance with this section and Section 114002, for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken: The violation was corrected by an employee discarding the food. See Voluntary Condemnation and Destruction (VC&D) form. Follow the Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) plan. Lack of/Improper Handwashing/Handwashing Sup. 1. Observed no soap at the handwash sink at the front food preparation area. 2. Observed no paper towels in the dispenser at the back handwash sink. Provide and maintain handwashing soap and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers (or hot air blowers) at, or adjacent to, all handwashing facilities. Improper Holding Temperatures of PHF Potentially hazardous foods were measured at the following temperatures: 1. Sausages holding at 44F on the cold table. 2. Ham holding at 44F on the cold table. 3. Salmon holding at 44F on the cold table. 4. Cream cheese holding at 47F on the cold table. 5. Chicken salad holding at 44F on the cold table. Observed an accumulation of old debris and grime on all the food racks at the food preparation area. Observed an accumulation of grime and old debris on numerous trays on the food racks. Observed an accumulation of debris on the panel inside the ice machine. Observed an accumulation of debris on the condenser inside the walk-in cooler. Observed an accumulation of debris on the fan guards inside the walk-in cooler. Maintain all equipment, utensils and facilities clean, fully operative and in good repair. Lack of/Unsanitary/Condition Walls/Floors/Ceilings Thoroughly clean and maintain the floors (including the floor sinks and drains), walls, and ceilings in a clean and sanitary manner. Location: Observed an accumulation of grime and debris on the floors, walls and ceilings throughout the facility
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A Private User
Well, I understand this specific location of Einstein Bagels had had a great many negative aspects of its food, customer service, etc, HOWEVER I have been very pleased and greatly surprised by the significant increase of its service. For the past few weeks I have stopped for breakfast (every weekend, mind) and have recieved my order right at the pay-point, and I always order the same bacon and egg sandwich; and dont get me wrong, nothing has changed in their food-preparation process. I believe it has to do with the new employees. Yes, they are mostly new from what Ive noticed, but theyre efficient and friendly as never before! Those of you who have experienced poor quality and service at this location should come back again to discover this great new change. Even the new layout is pretty classy, I might add. I must say, good show! Keep up the terrific work Einsteins!
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Paulina Lei
Came in for breakfast today. Got the Nova Lox bagel sandwich. Kind of pricey ($7). Bagel was alright. It had lox, cream cheese, onions, tomatoes, and capers. Capers were really salty, which didnt help because lox is already salty. But, it was pretty filling for a breakfast bagel. Inside, tables are self-seating, but this seems to be a problem. When I tried to sit down at a table, I noticed most places were rather dirty and when I finally found a cleaner place, I still had to clean it up before sitting. Overall, enjoyed my breakfast, but wouldnt really go out of my way to come back again.
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Rittick Datta
I would recommend this place to a friend who likes bagels. They have a wide array of choices and each one an experience in itself. You can have it toasted with different choices of cream cheese, from sweet to spicy. I usually go for regular coffee or vanilla latte and cant comment on all drink choices. These two are good. The staff is courteous and the music is lively, sit indoors or take a seat in the sun.
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Mike Schaeffer
Everything here was fresh place gets crazy busy but the line moves very quickly. They lost my order one time during a visit when they were crazy busy but they were vry quick to make things right once I brought it to their attention. The staff here have been very friendly during very visit Ive had here which is more than a dozen now and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for coffee and bagels.
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Andrew
Ordered a big order online the night before and came to the store in the morning and it was all ready and correct. Staff was helpful making sure we had everything (napkins, plates, knives, etc.) . Even if you just want a quick breakfast snack in the morning this place seems to be able to get you a delicious bagel in a reasonable amount of time. Store is clean. Parking is kinda crazy at times.
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Daniel Getter
Service is SLOW as heck, especially during non-peak hours. Last time I was there, we waited nearly 20 minutes for 3 bagels with cream cheese. 10 of those minutes, there was nobody at the line making orders. Meanwhile there were 2 or 3 employees milling around aimlessly doing sidework. This sort of thing is typical of my many visits... Im done trying.
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RD Chaves
Opens really early for all our early birds. Many offices call in their orders and pick them up, so you will see bags and boxes of bagels at the entrance ready to be picked up. Locals can get deals in the mail, so get your bagel, and coffee today before work! The Lox and Cream Cheese, and the bacon/cheese bagels are my favorite sandwiches here!
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Wubbles Family
Wonderful bagels! I love their Monday special of 13 bagels for $6. I get that every 2-3 weeks and normally it lasts me that long too. And the bagel sandwiches are delicious too! Its all great. They close kinda early, but its understandable since they open up early.
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Rohan Ali
Great selection of bagels, continually made so it is fresh and hot. Love the Green Chili Bagel my favorite. Make a note the Monday deal $6.00 for 13 bagels cant beat it. Busy periods are in the morning 7 am to 8 am, however the line moves and service is quick.
