Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2018
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Au Bon Pain stretching back to 2010. Au Bon Pain was last inspected on Jul 31, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Au Bon Pain dates to Jul 31, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 31, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: .NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Jul 24, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 9 SANDWICHES ( 5 LBS ) OF DELI MEAT AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES HELD AT 55.3F AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER INSRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30 . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE FOR DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 65.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD AND JUICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. EXPLAINED TO MANAGER LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: USING PAPER CUPS TO STORE BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT EASY TO VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO MONITOR.
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Nov 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING SANDWICHES WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Coffee station counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Coffee station shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN PLUGS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Dec 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES AT FOOD PREP TABLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNUSED FLY TRAP ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLUCTUATING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PTOVIDE CONSTANT HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING PANEL NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN PLACE TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION AT 10:35 A.M. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH NO HOT WATER. ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.SERVICE CALL WAS MADE. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT 11:00 A.M. PLUMBER CORRECTED PROBLEM AND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOW HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT 11:45 A.M.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDED BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT RESTROOM FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION COMPLETED ON 11/26/2012 INSPECTION REPORT #1114573 PLEASE SEE BELOW: Monday, November 26, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AT MAIN SANDWICH AND COFFEE MAKING AREA.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SIDE SNEEZE GUARD OR COVERING TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER DESSERT (COOKIES) DISPLAY CASE IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEEP GROOVES AT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT TO PREVENT TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS IN SALAD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER UNOBSTRUCTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SCREWS AND SCREW DRIVERS KEPT ON SHELF TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE. MUST KEEP ALL HARDWARE TOOLS PARAPHERNALIA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO USE RUST PROOF PARTS INSIDED, ALSO MUST CLEAN UPPER PANEL TOO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Au Bon Pain last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain on file is from Jul 31, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain.
Has Au Bon Pain's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Au Bon Pain have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Au Bon Pain means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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