Pret a Manger
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pret a Manger 11 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 22, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pret a Manger dates to Mar 22, 2019.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pret a Manger is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND/UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE REAR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Sep 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOTUTH PIECE PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT SLICER BLADE COVER (REAR) NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HARD PLUMB THE ICE BIN TO AN OPEN SITE DRAIN.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
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May 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR MOP ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING BULB AT 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WITH A SHATTER PROOF BULF.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS HAND SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORE ROOM AREA.
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Oct 15, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pret a Manger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pret a Manger on file is from Mar 22, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pret a Manger?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pret a Manger.
Has Pret a Manger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pret a Manger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pret a Manger 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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