Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: May 14, 2013
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The health department has logged five inspections at Au Bon Pain, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Au Bon Pain dates to May 14, 2013.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR HANDLE AT DOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY TILE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER REAR 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 REPIAR TORN, WORN AND CURLED UP WALL PAPER AT WALL LOCATED IN FRONT THE RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Dec 11, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS OVER THE PASTRY, BREAD AND SOUP IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. SNEEZE GUARDS SHOULD COVER FOOD ITEMS COMPLETELY FROM CONTAMINATION (FRONT AND SIDES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
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Apr 25, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOUP STATION SNEEZE GUARDS ARE TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONGER SNEEZE GUARDS TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT SOUP FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP-REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT SIDE STORAGE CLOSET.
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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 WALLS IN REAR PREP WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA AND SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE AND WHEREEVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
4 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. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AROUND UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, 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 AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NOTED IN KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER 3COMP SINK TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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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. MUST ENCLOSE COMPRESSOR UNIT THATS ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS KEPT NEAR COOLING COILS INSIDE DIPLAY COOLERS GIVEN FALLS READINGS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. COMPRESSOR UNIT IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY ENCLOSED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER IT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION.
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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 May 14, 2013. The public record contains five 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 five 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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