West Kendall favorite Mr. and Mrs. Bun just got a harsh wake‑up call from state health inspectors, who cited the Peruvian‑inspired sandwich shop for 38 violations during a routine inspection on Tuesday. The report detailed live roaches, a complete lack of sanitizer for warewashing, and multiple food‑contact surfaces coated in grease and old food residue. Inspectors also noted uncovered prepared foods and mold‑like buildup on shelving and gaskets, and ordered corrections before normal operations could continue. Public reporting indicates the business cleared a callback inspection and reopened later in the week.
What inspectors found
The April 28 inspection logged 38 total violations, including six high‑priority issues, and the inspector told staff to rely on single‑service items until sanitizer was available again, according to the Miami Herald. The report said the three‑compartment sink and a dry‑storage handwashing sink had no soap or sanitizer, and described warewashing equipment and sinks as soiled with grease and old food residue. Microwaves and other food‑contact surfaces were also written up for heavy, built‑up debris.
Roaches, uncovered food and mold‑like residue
"No sanitizer available of any kind," the inspection report stated, adding insect trouble to the list of problems. Inspectors documented four dead roaches under an oven and nine live roaches elsewhere in the kitchen, according to the state write‑up. They also flagged an ice machine sitting uncovered and reach‑in coolers that held uncovered boneless wings, sweet potato fries and dumplings. The same coolers showed mold‑like substances on shelves, along with soiled door gaskets and handles. The Miami Herald reports the restaurant passed a callback inspection and reopened on Thursday after correcting the issues listed.
Not the first warning
State inspection records show the address has had trouble before, with earlier entries citing dead roaches and soiled equipment that triggered follow‑up visits. Those records are publicly posted on the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation's inspection portal. The string of past and present violations points to ongoing challenges with cleaning, storage and pest control at the site. Florida DBPR inspection portal
A popular spot under scrutiny
Mr. and Mrs. Bun is known for its Peruvian‑inspired sandwiches, housemade buns and slow‑cooked meats, and has built a loyal neighborhood following and coverage from local food writers, according to BurgerBeast. The shop has even appeared on Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives, a bit of national exposure that may sharpen local attention on how it handles these latest findings. Customers and regulators alike will likely be watching to see whether the fixes stick during future inspections.
Read the report
Inspection reports in Florida are public records and can be viewed on the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation's website, which includes the full list of cited violations. For official documents, check the DBPR inspection portal, and look to local coverage for quick, summarized rundowns of what inspectors found. Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
