Auntie Anne's Pretzels

845 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Other
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Auntie Anne's Pretzels three times, with records going back to 2011. On Oct 3, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Auntie Anne's Pretzels 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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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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May 20, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Food guard too short over the self-service condiments, instructed to extend.
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Jul 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AT WEST WALL MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE DE-LIMED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP & AT RIGHT CORNER WALL TOWARDS THE CLOTHES WASHER-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Auntie Anne's Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Auntie Anne's Pretzels?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Auntie Anne's Pretzels.

Has Auntie Anne's Pretzels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Auntie Anne's Pretzels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Auntie Anne's Pretzels means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Auntie Anne's Pretzels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Auntie Anne's Pretzels is inspected about once every four years on average.