Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Au Bon Pain seven times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Au Bon Pain's record stops at Apr 10, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Au Bon Pain squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN (3-DOOR) COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE (ALL) COOLER(S) PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 49.0F-60.0F AND INCLUDED: CHICK PEAS (1LB), PULLED TURKEY (1.4LBS(, TURKEY SALAD (2.8LBS), PRE-COOKED CHICKEN (2.8LBS), CHICKEN SALAD (2.8LBS), TURKEY (3.8LBS), HAM (2.4LBS), ROAST BEEF SLICES (2.2LBS), HUMMUS (1LB), CHEESE (4.2LBS), CUT TOMATOES (3.8LBS), MAYO (1.6LBS) AND FLAVORED CREAM CHEESE (2.2LBS). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER IN ALL COOLERS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF FOOD, AN APPROX. ALUE OF $158.66 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HER HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO WASH HER HANDS, SHE WENT TO THE SINK, RINSED THEM FOR LESS THAN 5 SECONDS AND BEGAN DRYING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO TEMPER WATER. WATER WAS 70F PER MY AND THE MANAGER'S THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SINK WITH TEMPER WATER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WATER AT THE DIPPING WELL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET KEPT IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN MOP CLOSET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN THE BACK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAR VIEIW OF WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Dec 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DRAWER COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DRAWER COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB MISSING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A LIGHT BULB BLOWN OUT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Feb 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT RETAIL AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT SANDWICH LINE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT PLUMBING TO AN OPEN SITE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PLUMBING TO AN OPEN SITE DRAIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
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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 Apr 10, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain.
Has Au Bon Pain's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Au Bon Pain have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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