Au Bon Pain

125 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Au Bon Pain appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. Au Bon Pain was last inspected on Jul 20, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Au Bon Pain's record stops at Jul 20, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 20, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION(07/18/11).

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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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. WALLS NOT CLEAN/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Mar 5, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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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. Broken/missing floor tiles around middle floor drain, at door entrance to office must be re-surfaced to make smooth/easily cleanable; all drains must be free of debris & kept clean daily.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Any light bulbs not working must be replaced, at prep areas.

Feb 23, 2010

Consultation

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Observed over 12 small/fruit flies on west wall of entry door, about 8 on rolling rack by oven, 6 on ceiling of storage rack. Must eliminate or minimize.

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. Exterior of small food containers at north wall, attachments to hood above rolling racks, interior of 2-comp sink.

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. Floor drains thruout, floors behind equipment, around cooler shelves need cleaning. Must also repair broken floor tiles around flooer drain & at door to office, to prevent pest harborage.

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. Some walls around prep tables must be cleaned, including affected areas by small flies need cleanig also.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Any burnt out lights at north prep area must be replaced.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Au Bon Pain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Au Bon Pain on file is from Jul 20, 2011. 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 two 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 zero violations per visit, down 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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