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Au Bon Pain — Surgery

1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Au Bon Pain — Surgery has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 14, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Au Bon Pain — Surgery's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUT THE AIR VENTS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
90
Jan 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
34
90
Aug 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE SOUP LADELS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB THE FOOD BUILDUP OUT AND SANITIZE.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND BEHIND TABLE LEGS, SCRUB THE FLOORS CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR SINK HAS A LEAKY FAUCET, REPAIR THE FAUCET.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE SALAD BAR THERMOMETER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
40
82
Aug 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A RUSTY SCREW HOLDING UP THE INTERIOR PANEL AND THE ICE DISPENSER HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP BEHIND THE CHUTE AREA, HAVE THE MACHINES REPAIRED, TAKEN APART AND SANITIZED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS HAVE DRIED UP SPILLS IN THE CORNERS AND EDGES OF THE TILE, THE GROUT IS WORN AND DIRTY IN THE SANDWICH PREP STATION AND HALLWAY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS FULL OF BLACK DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN THE VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DISHROOM HANDSINK HAS A LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
38
82
Nov 8, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILLS, MOLD. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
32
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED ALSO.
34
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS WHERE MISSING.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Au Bon Pain — Surgery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain — Surgery on file is from Nov 14, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain — Surgery?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain — Surgery.

Has Au Bon Pain — Surgery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Au Bon Pain — Surgery 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 — Surgery 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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