Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2019
90
Score
Au Bon Pain has been inspected 10 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Au Bon Pain since Jun 27, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Au Bon Pain is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND LARGE 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF LIQUID SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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May 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, POP MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE SOUP IS UNTHAWING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOTED AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 28LBS OF TUNA SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, DELI MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES, LEAFY GREENS AND VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS AT 57-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLES AS NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Jan 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP, AND FRONT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR STORAGE AND 1 CEILING TILE MISSING OVER THE 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORAGNIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NO SNEEZE GUARDS PROVIDED AT SELF SERVE SOUP STATION. ALSO,SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED AT SELF SERVE BREAD STATION AT IMPROPER HEIGHT AND DO NOT PROPERLY PROTECT BREAD DURING STORAGE. MUST ADJUST SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SELF SERVE BREAD STATION AND PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE SELF SERVE SOUP STATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORAGNIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BAKERY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME FROM FAN IN BASEMENT KITCHEN. REMOVE WATER FROM AREA AROUND DUMPSTER IN DOCK AREA AND CHECK FOR LEAK FROM DUMPSTER.
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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. REMOVED CARDBOARD AND DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FLOOR OF PREP KITCHEN IN BASEMENT. REMOVE AND CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME AROUND DUMPSTER IN DOCK AREA. REMOVE WATER IN SAME AREA TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
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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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL NEXT TO HAND SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER ON FLOOR RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEFT OF SAFE. DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE WET BOXES NEXT TO SAFE IN REAR. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM LEFT SIDE OF DUMPSTER IN DOCK AREA.
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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 Jun 27, 2019. The public record contains 10 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 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 two 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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