Au Bon Pain

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Au Bon Pain stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Au Bon Pain is from Feb 26, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Au Bon Pain's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.3-51.0F, HAM AT 49.2F, CHEESES AT 47.6F, HUMMUS AT 57.0F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.3F, PESTO SAUCE AT 53.4F, SALMON AT 45.2F, EGGS AT 47.1-54.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 65# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE BAGEL/SANDWICH PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAGEL/SANDWICH PREP AREA.

Aug 13, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD CONTANERS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM SINKS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED IN OPEN BAGS NEAR FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

Oct 28, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC PLATE COVERING THE WIRING OF THE COOLER DOOR'S INTERIOR FRAME (FRONT PREP) IS CRACKED & SOME PIECES ARE MISSING-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP STATIONS, COMPRESSORS OF SMALL COOLERS-DUE TO DUST/FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRONT PREP STATIONS, BEHIND OVEN & AROUND A DRAIN BELOW A PREP COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR & STORED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Au Bon Pain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain on file is from Feb 26, 2013. The public record contains three 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?

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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