Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2018
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Public records show 17 inspections at Au Bon Pain stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 19, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Au Bon Pain is from Jan 19, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Au Bon Pain is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK LEAKING AT 2- COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
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: Found vent cover in rear prep area with excessive dust build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found several refrigeration units without properly placed or missing thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS.APPROX 9LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.1F,48.0F,1LB OF ORZO PASTA AT 48.0F, 6LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES-47.3F,CHICKEN WRAP-47.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX 16LBS/COST $45.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT FOR USE IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD ORDERS. OBSERVED FOOD UTENSIL,(ICE CREAM/FOOD SCOOP) INSIDE OF HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED SCOOP,CDI.INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE (NOT BLOCKED,NOTHING IN IT,ON IT OR IN FRONT OF SINK).CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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 1- DAMAGED/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP.MUST REPLACE.ALSO UNCLEAN,(DUSTY) LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER ,BEHIND SHELVING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED.MUST CLEAN DUST PANS BEFORE PROPERLY STORING.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF AT THE 1DR MILK REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT THE WALL TO FLOOR WINDOWS AT THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA TO PREVENT LEAK. AT SAME MUST TIGHTEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE TOASTER AND OVEN ARE HOUSED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AONG WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE TOASTER AND OVEN ARE HOUSED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ROACHES CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS ON WALL AFFECTED BY CRAWLING ROACHES AT REAR.
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Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
6 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: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND ICE MACHINE AT REAR. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE TOASTER AND OVEN ARE HOUSED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND AT CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ROACHES CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING WALL PANELS AT CEILING AT REAR OR WHERE NECESSARY. SEAL OPENING WHERE WALL MEETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT REAR IN AREA OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS ON WALL AFFECTED BY CRAWLING ROACHES AT REAR.
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Jul 18, 2014
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: OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY MOP SINK, ON WALL AND EXTERIOR OF BOXES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE TOASTER AND OVEN ARE HOUSED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND AT CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING WALL PANELS AT CEILING AT REAR OR WHERE NECESSARY. SEAL OPENING WHERE WALL MEETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT REAR IN AREA OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL SERVICE/PREP COOLER IN THE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS, ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 1DR MILK COOLER ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH MAKING STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOZZLES AT THE FRONT CAPPUCINNO MAKER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED MILK FOAM. ALSO THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE MILK COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPAIR TORN CARPET AT THE STEPS LEADING TO THE REAR ELEVATED DINING ROOM AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH COFFEE AND FOOD SPLASHES LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jul 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND A BOTTLE OF GLASS CLEANER ON BOTTOM OF COFFEE PREP STATION AT FRONT PREPPING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS, AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKET OF FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER IS RIPPED,, BY THE DOOR HANDLE AREA, MUST FIX. THE LEDGE FOR BAGEL DISPLAY AT THE SANDWICH STATION MUST BE LINED, AS BARRIER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SMALL COOLERR AT BAKING AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. THE BACK PARTS OF THE OVEN ARE DUSTY, MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS, THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Nov 3, 2011
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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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 DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Apr 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
5 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR/FLOOR BASE BOARDS AT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/UNDER AND BEHIND TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND SINKS/TABLES AND COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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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. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND MOLD/SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR SIDE, UPPER PANEL & ATTACHMENTS/PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT- WHERE WATER & ICE CUBES ARE MADE & PASSES THRU. UNIT TAGGED UNTIL HOSES/TUBES, & INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED/SANITIZED.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT & AT REAR WORK STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, DUE TO SPILLS/FOOD 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 DRAINS, UNDER REAR STEAMTABLE, BEHIND OVENS IN REAR-MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT.
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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. WALL PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FIXED, INCLUDING THE BRACKETS. (IN POOR REPAIR)
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Feb 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any pre-packaged food on display case , for customer self-service,must be dated accordingly.
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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. Following need cleaning: exterior bottom of sinks, display cooler floors for self-service, interior of 3-comp sink-due to food debris/stains.
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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 along wallbases behind equipment,cabinets or shelvings inside W.I.C. & prep areas must be free of debris or clutter.
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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. Leaky pipe under 3-comp sink must be fixed.
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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 Jan 19, 2018. The public record contains 17 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 13 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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