Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Last inspected: May 25, 2022
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Score
Auntie Anne's Pretzels appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 25, 2022. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Auntie Anne's Pretzels is from May 25, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 25, 2022
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL PREP, DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL STAINED WITH PINK AND BLACK. MUST REPLACE PANEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO PRETZEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND NO BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 25, 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: Observe dirt build up on baseboard along back wall of front prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH LIQUID POOLING IN THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CABINET AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON SITE. THE MAIN WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR USE AT THIS TIME. UPON INSPECTION, THE ESTABLISHMENT DID NOT HAVE KEYS TO ACCESS THE ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER AT THE FRONT ICE BIN PROPERLY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI AT 73.7F, CHEESE AT 73.2F AND HOT DOGS AT 59.1F ALL IN STORAGE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED HOT DOGS AT 130.1F AND HOT DOG BITES AT 126.8F FOUND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 17 AND TOTAL COST $100.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING/TORN CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASE BOARD AT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY NOZZLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILIG VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR. MUCT CLEAN DOUGH MIXER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM HOOD EXHAUST VENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 13, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. Observed a hole inside the microwave floor, must fix.
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Jul 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found over 35-mice droppings in basement storage room, (at corner behind the right door & at the southwest corner of this room). Also noted the big gap between the 2-doors of this room, with at least 1/2 inch gap. Instructed to seal outer openings or existing holes, clean/sanitize the area & contact P.C.O.
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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. Observed a hole inside the microwave floor, must fix.
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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. Floors under shelves in storage room must be kept clean & uncluttred.
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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. Leaky pipe under 3-comp (middle comp), must be fixed.
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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. Any clutter/ unused equipment in basement storage room must be removed or better organized to prevent pest harborage.
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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 May 25, 2022. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Auntie Anne's Pretzels?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four 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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Auntie Anne's Pretzels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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