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Au Bon Pain

161 N Clark St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60601
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Au Bon Pain appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Au Bon Pain dates to Dec 16, 2013.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Au Bon Pain's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACK IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DINING ROOM FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM THE CARPET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED BOTH MANAGERS ASSIST IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING RUSH AND THEY DID NOT WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Aug 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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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 FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT 57.4F AND 61.7F, COOLERS ARE USED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLERS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.8-64.4F: 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 2LBS OF HUMMUS(CHICK PEAS DIP), 5LBS OF COOKED TURKEY, 2LBS OF COOKED BEANS AND 5LBS OF OTHER DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BACK OF BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BUILD-UP OR ORGANIC MATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
2 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. ICE SCOOP STORED NEAR BROOMS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY IN CONTAMINANTS FREE AREA.
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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. DUST BUILD-UP AND HANGING LOOSE TAPE NOTED ON INSULATION PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 20, 2010
Routine
3 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. MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES.
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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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON INSULATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, 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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Dec 16, 2013. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Au Bon Pain have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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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