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Au Bon Pain

201 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2018
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Au Bon Pain has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 16, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Au Bon Pain is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 9, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.110 (B)- OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO REACH REQUIRED WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F. SAID DISH MACHINE HAD SIGNAGE STATING DO NOT USE. MANAGER STATED THAT DISH MACHINE PART IS ON ORDER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SITE MUST HAVE WORKING DISH MACHINE. ALSO INSTRUCTED SITE TO SERVICE MACHINE AND ENSURE WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 120.0F WITH A 100 PPM CHLORINE LEVEL AT FINAL SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.115- OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE BIRD ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BIRD WAS OBSERVED FLYING ABOVE BACK PREP AREA, FRONT COUNTER AND DINING FLOOR AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SITE MUST BE FREE OF FLYING ANIMALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 (A) (B) (A)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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67
Feb 7, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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95
Feb 9, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM NOTED ON SANITIZER TEST STRIP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. ALSO NO TEST STRIP FOR DISH MACHINE ON SITE. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
8
95
Feb 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
90
Oct 31, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOPS & CABINETS BELOW THEM MUST BE FREE OF COFFEE STAINS/SPILLS. THE COOLER SHELF (SELF SERVICE) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT/COOLER MUST BE KEPT FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST BUILD=UP ON A CEILING VENT & THE WEST WALL OF THE PREP STATION-MUST KEEP CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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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 Oct 16, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Au Bon Pain?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two 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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