Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2022
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Score
Au Bon Pain has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2022. 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 Apr 28, 2022.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Au Bon Pain on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 ROACHES LOCATED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOTED 2 ROACHES INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SOAP DISPENSER. ALSO NOTED 2 ROACHES UNDER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE ELIMINATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED WAS AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED TOO CLOSE TO BROOMS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING OPEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACEMENTS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF OVEN, AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN CEILING UNIT ABOVE SHELVING RACK IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE LINE IS TOO SHORT NOT PREVENTING CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HIGHER ONE ( SPECS HAND OUT IS GIVEN TO MGR ).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER MUST BE INSTALLED IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER IN AN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Jul 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be provided, ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by 3 compartment sink need re-grouting.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE CLOSET BY ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SUPPLIES,PAINT CANS ON FLOORS IN SAME AREA, UNUSED COFFEE POTS ON FLOOR IN MOP ROOM.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR ON SHELVING..ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AROUND DRAINS IN REAR IN AND MOP CHEMICAL SUPPLY ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENTS, IN REAR PREP AREA AND UPPER AND LOWER WALLS ,THRU-OUT REAR AND ABOVE PREP TABLES HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN,(DUST BUILD-UP,DRIED LIQUIDS.ALSO VENT INSIDE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON SPARYER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS AND GRILL OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. HOT FOOD HOLDING CABINET WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING ONE.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY OFF GREASE TRAP.
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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 CLEAN CEILNG VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA, DUST BUILD UP NOTED.
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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 Apr 28, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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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