Pret a Manger
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2018
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Pret a Manger 18 times, with records going back to 2010. On Aug 10, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Pret a Manger's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON REAR KITCHEN AIR CONDITIONER FLAPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE SITTING OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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95
May 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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95
Apr 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors, ranging from 1/2inch, to 1/1/2 inches. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in locker room, rear storage shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 30, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASE TRAP BOXES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE PIPES AROUND BOTH TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT THE 2ND AND 3RD SHELVING RACKS.FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT ABOVE.
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90
Feb 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE,UNUSED RUGS ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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90
Oct 1, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS KEEPT IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
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95
Jun 19, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO BOTTLES OF SANITIZER HANGING OFF RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IDENTIFYING TOXIC ITEM INSIDE PLASTIC BOTTLE. CDI. TOXIC ITEMS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED, STORED AND USED.SERIOUS CITATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOORWAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILL AT FRONT FLOOR TO WALL WINDOW TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE LITTER/SPILLS FROM OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN THAT AREA.
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90
Jun 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER SHELVES OF FOOD PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. A/C VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. NO THERMOMETER AT DISPLAY COOLERS, MUST INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
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Dec 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pret a Manger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pret a Manger on file is from Aug 10, 2018. The public record contains 18 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 four 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 one violation 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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