Au Bon Pain
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2013, Au Bon Pain has 15 inspections in the public record. Au Bon Pain was last inspected on Jun 24, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Au Bon Pain dates to Jun 24, 2019.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Au Bon Pain's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER: 15# OF CUT TOMATOES (44.6F) AND 4# OF COOKED CHICKPEAS (48.2F). THE FOODS WERE LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 4/16/19. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE TWO GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLERS WERE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F AND 50.0F. THE TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS WERE VERIFIED TO BE HELD LESS THAN 4 HOURS IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND WERE REMOVED AND STORED IN ADEQUATE COOLERS FOR HOLDING. FACILITY WAS ABLE TO CORRECT VIOLATION ON SITE BY ADJUSTING ONE COOLER TO HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.7F AND THE SECOND COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE TAGGED COOLER MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT FOOD @CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND CDPH COMES ON SITE FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA'S PREP COOLERS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1# CHICKEN SALAD (48.4F), 1# TUNA SALAD(48.4F), 3# ROAST BEEF(48.2F-47.4F), 1# CHICKEN(49.3F), 4# EGGS(49.5F), 1# CUT LEAFY GREENS(45.7F), 4# SWISS CHEESE(51.3F-46.0F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $325. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLERS WERE HOLDING COLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F, 51.0F, 51.2F. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY TAGGING THE COOLERS TO HOLD FOR INSPECTION. COOLERS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE COOLERS HAVE BEEN REINSPECTED FOR TAG REMOVAL APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SOUPS & SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PHYSICALLY ON SITE DURING ALL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD/HOT HOLD UNITS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARKLY STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN VISIBLY CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBIRS/FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SOUP KETTLE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80.4 F. HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER ALL OTHER SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT OVER 110.0 F AND FRONT PREP AREA HOT WATER AT 105.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FOOD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED OBSTRUCTED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
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Apr 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 70F BY MY INTERNAL THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED: TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 72.4F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 62.3F, EGG WHITES AT 53.7F, SLICED HAM AT 72.0F, 8 CONTAINERS OF EGGS AT 72.0F, TURKEY SLICED AT 51.6, CHEESE AT 54.2F, AND SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SLICED TURKEY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.8-50.7 F. DEGREES ON TRAY AT PREP TABLE AT REAR. APPROX. WT. 7LBS, VALUE $21.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS OVER THE MAINTENANCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS OVER THE MAINTENANCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS AFTER USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 3-20-13. MANAGEMENT FOUND IN ESTABLISHMENTS OFFICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOUND DIRTY WITH STAINS AND SOME WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2013
License
No violations found.
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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 24, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly five 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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