Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Au Bon Pain has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Au Bon Pain's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 5, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
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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Dec 12, 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 SOME MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD THAT HOLDS SCALE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BY THE COLD HOLDING UNIT DOORS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DRY STORAGE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE OVENS AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR UTILITY SINK CONTINOUSLY RUNNING INTO WASHBASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)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 in front prep by reach in coolers, need re-grouting. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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, had dust accumulation, need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front prep table lower shelving, and front counter area 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, had excess dirt/grease build up,need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Mar 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,LIGHSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING ROOM DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 40F OR BELOW ON PREMISES-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 10LBS COOKED CHICKEN-48F,53.6, 1-LB CHOPPED TOMATOES-48.F, 1-LBTUNA-48F. COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN-40F OR BELOW.FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED- COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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: ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,LIGHSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING ROOM DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CINTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN FRON SERVICE LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND PEHIND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, BREAD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAKING STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.(ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS AND 1DR REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE BAKING OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PASTRY HOLDING RACK UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY AT ONE OF SIX HANDSINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.THE LAST SINK AS YOU ENTER THE RESTROOM.
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Feb 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTING PASTRIES IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO SHIELD PASTRIES AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO THE BACK OF SHELVING-FOOD IS EXPOSED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS RUST FROM FRONT PREP CORNER TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR.
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Dec 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTING PASTRIES IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO SHIELD PASTRIES AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO THE BACK OF SHELVING-FOOD IS EXPOSED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS RUST FROM FRONT PREP CORNER TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR.
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Oct 5, 2011
Routine
4 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. INSIDE SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 NOT CLEAN AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. METAL PLATE AT WALL BASE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER STICKING OUT, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
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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. COOLER THERMOMETERS ARE KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, GIVING INACCURATE READINGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Dec 23, 2010
Routine
4 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. KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN SANITARY SURFACE.
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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. SMOOTHIE MACHINE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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. WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 5, 2018. The public record contains 14 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 eight 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 three 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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