Au Bon Pain

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz Bldg, Chicago, IL 60654
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Au Bon Pain. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 24, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Au Bon Pain is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2011
Routine
3 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT, SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD.
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Jan 11, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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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. Observed accmilated food debris on shelves behind front counter. Must clean and maintain shelves.
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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 Mar 24, 2011. The public record contains two 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 two times, more than any other issue at Au Bon Pain.

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

No. Recent inspections at Au Bon Pain have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.