Pret a Manager
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2020
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Pret a Manager stretching back to 2010. On Feb 25, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Pret a Manager's record stops at Feb 25, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0F AND 51.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS...APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EGG SALAD, 10 OZ HUMMUS, 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT (HAM), 1 LB TUNA , AND 2 LBS OF COOKED FALAFEL ALL LOCATED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN.ALL ITEMS TOTALED $41.95. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAKE FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS AND OBTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 28, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK FAUCETS TIMERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO STAY ON AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN ( CUSTOMER/ STAFF) WASHROOMS .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.SLIGHT BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS IN REAR ICE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN.MAINTAIN.ALSO WALLS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE DRAIN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility does not have any proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on a table in rear prep area: 4.5lbs of chicken @ 47.8F; 2lbs of hummus wraps @ 51.8; and 2lbs of turkey wraps @ 62.1F. Found the following 15lbs of potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the middle display cooler: egg salad sandwiches @ 50.0F-51.1F; veggie club sandwiches @ 46.4F-46.5F; tomato and cheese sandwiches @ 53.6F- 53.2F; tuna and cucumber sandwiches @ 47.1-48.9F; Roast beef sandwiches @ 46.7F; Spicy chicken sandwiches @ 48.9f-52.0F; chicken and mozzarella sandwiches @ 51.8F-50.3F; chicken and mozzarella baguettes @ 48.7f-47.9F; ham and cheese sandwiches @ 49.9F-50.9F; and greek salad baguettes @ 47.8F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods totaling in value at $87.31. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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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: Found 1-2 inch gap in between bottom of double entry doors in front of dining room. Instructed all doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility does not have any proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
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Jul 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SALADS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN AVOCADO SALADS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(SLICED AVOCADO-45.1F,, CHICKEN-43.5F) AND TURKEY SALADS-(SLICED AVOCADO-45.9F,TURKEY 43.9F) .ALSO FRESH BAG SPINACH AT PREP COUNTER BOTTOM SHELF MAINTAINED AT 50.9F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD SREMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-APPROX 16 LBS/COST APPROX $50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL COVING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DINING AREA UNDER WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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86
May 11, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SHOP FLOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE REACH-IN 1DR REFRIGERATORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE MIDDLE REACH-IN 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA CAUSING A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHIN PREP TABLE NEXT TO TEA/COFFE STATION. SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE FACING CASHIERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 14, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS(SWEET CHILI SAUCE AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-50.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. APPROX. TOTAL WT. 2.5LBS AND VALUE #9.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE PROVIDING A ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST RODENT PROOF/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHIN PREP TABLE NEXT TO TEA/COFFE STATION. SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE FACING CASHIERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE AIR TEMP OF 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HARARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. MANAGER REMOVE FOODS AND THE COOLER WAS TAGGED UNTIL IT'S ABLE TO HOLD THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.8F TO 47.3F, SUCH AS 15.6lbs OF SLICE CHICKEN AT 51.8F, 3lbs OF GREEK YOGURT AT 46.7F, 2.8lbs OF CREAM CHEESE AT 47.5F AND 2.1lbs OF GOAT CHEESE AT 47.3F. ALSO FOUND 4 PREMADE CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWHICHES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 47.7F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL THE FOOD ITEMS, TOTAL COST WAS $150.00 AND TOTAL WEIGHT WAS 25LBS. CITATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ON THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND AT ALL CORNERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DISPLAY AREA IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Sep 26, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST HAVE 'SELL BY' OR 'MADE ON' DATES/LABELS ON THE PRODUCT.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) FOUND SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THIS VISIT. 12-ON CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING AREA; 4-0N CEILING AT WEST WALL OF REAR PREP AREA; 2-ON WALLS AT NORTHEAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM; 2-0N WALL SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON ONE OF THE FRONT GLASS DOORS IS NOT WORKING, LEAVING THAT ONE DOOR WIDE OPEN-MUST FIX TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY (OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST HAVE 'SELL BY' OR 'MADE ON DAY' LABELS ON THE PRODUCT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CARTES USED FOR DRY STORGAE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEAANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Nov 15, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Mar 29, 2011
Routine
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. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Sep 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pret a Manager last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pret a Manager on file is from Feb 25, 2020. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pret a Manager?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pret a Manager.
Has Pret a Manager's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pret a Manager have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pret a Manager 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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