Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2018
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Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Au Bon Pain stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Au Bon Pain's record stops at Jun 6, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALSO SOLIED CEILNG TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 1, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERAURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 1-LB OF TUNA AT 48.9F, HUMMUS AT 49.0F, 4-LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 58.0F,4-LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.0F, 1-LB PEPPER CHICKEN AT 57-.0F 4-LBS OF PRE COOKED EGG PATTY-57.0F, 2-LBS EGG WHITES- 58.0F, 4-LBS OF HAM AT 56.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT PRE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SOLIED CEILNG TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT REAR HAND SINK ON 1ST FLOOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 61.3F. ALSO IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE 41.2F. OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND CAN ONLY BE OPERATED TO CUT ON AND OFF AT KNOB UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH HAND SINK FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING BY REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT PRE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SOLIED CEING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP AREA IN BAKING OVEN AREAS AND NEAR SMALL POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Nov 30, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN THE TO GO COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS COOLER 5-.COBB SALADS-46.9F, 2-TURKEY HARVEST SALADS-51.3F,4- THAI PEANUT WRAPS 47.9F, 5- CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES-47.8F,4-CHICKEN AVACADO WRAPS-47.8F,2-VEGETABLE HUMMUS WRAP-51.2F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED APPROX 15-LBS COST APPROX $200.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED,INSTALLED .THE 3- COMP SINK ON THE 1ST FL HAS A FAUCET THAT REACHES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT ONLY. THE FAUCET SPRAYER CANNOT PROVIDE COLD WATER FOR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. THE SPRAYER ONLY HAS HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR SPRAYER ON THE RIGHT TO ALSO PROVIDE COLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION- 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW OF ESTABLIHMENT CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT # 1683219 DATED 2-5-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP AREA IN BAKING OVEN AREAS AND NEAR SMALL POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CART AND UNUSED ICE CART NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP IN DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN,PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR UNDER COFFEE STATION IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/REPAIR.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 35 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. NOTED 2 OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BACKING WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR UNTIL THE MAIN SINK IS REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF AND TUNA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER RANGING FROM 50-52 F. DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 13LBS AND VALUE $53.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AT FRONT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF POOLING WATER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING, SEAL LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE AT FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AROUND, BEHIND & UNDER GREASE TRAP, HEAVY EQUIPMENT & STORAGE SHELVINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES WITH RUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST CLEAN OR CHANGE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM AND ABOVE PROOFER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR COFFEE AND SANDWICH AREAS AT ALL CORNERS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE DIRTY AND RUSTY CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REAPIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS LEAKY PIPE AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jul 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT/1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (ACROSS HANDSINK), CONDENSER/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT), & ROLLING RACKS IN BASEMENT-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAPS & BIG DRAINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE DUMP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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Jul 11, 2011
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. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER #38913 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN CEILING TILES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAKE CEILING TILES CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
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Feb 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Interior floors of rear coolers, exterior of grease trap, compressors of coolers- due to dust or debris.
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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. Floors around grease trap, along wallbases behind equipment in dishroom must be kept clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Oberved a water leak under dipper well at coffee station.
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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 Jun 6, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Au Bon Pain means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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