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Au Bon Pain

2 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Au Bon Pain has been inspected seven times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 22, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Au Bon Pain's record stops at Feb 22, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2018
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: UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN MIDDLE DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT, ( DUST PANS) NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN BEFORE STORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER/ FOOD HANLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ICE STORAGE BIN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAITAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL PAPER SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE TO BE IMPROPER:-FRUITS(CUT AND IN INDIVIDUAL CUPS)45F, OATMEAL 45F, SOUTH WEST CHICKEN SALAD 48F, NAPA CHICKEN WRAP 47.2F, THAI CHICKEN PEANUT 50F, VEGGIE AND HUMUS WRAP 45F, VEGETARIAN DELUXE SALAD 48F, STEAK HOUSE SALAD 47F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 26 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER/SEPARATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND SERVICE AREA AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPENED /OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND ESPRESSO AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD SURFACE AREAS, COUNTERS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, EQUIPMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INTO WALL WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND PEST. HOLES IN WALL AT WASHROOM IN REAR NEEDS SEALING. MUST SEAL AND PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON STORAGE RACKS AND WITHIN COMPARTMENTS/CABINETS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Feb 22, 2018. The public record contains seven 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 five 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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