Pret a Manger
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
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Score
Pret a Manger has been inspected 18 times since 2011. On Mar 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 17, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND A BOX STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AND ELEVATE BOX AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON PROVIDED RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Jan 19, 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 ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND THE REAR LARGE STORAGE ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR LARGE STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler. instructed to provide more lighting
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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May 8, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT FROM OTHER CLOSED STORES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR BETTER ORGANIZE THE ITEMS.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AND PROVIDE A BASEBOARD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO IPROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 2 OPEN CONTAINERS COLLECTING GRAY COLLOR WASTE WATER FROM CONDENSATION SET ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DRAIN WASTE WATER AWAY FROM ICE MAKER INTO A FLOOR DRAIN, ICE MAKER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO IPROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA REFRIGERATORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Apr 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE FURTHEST REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS AND CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS LOCATED IN THE FURTHEREST REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE FURTHER REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 16, 2012
Complaint
4 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: FOUND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UPRIGHT TO DRY.
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Nov 7, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABLE
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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. FLY TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABEL. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE IN A NON-FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD/ PAPER CONTAINERS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED OVEN GLOVES STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER NEXT TO ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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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. THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLERS STORED IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN WARMEST PART WHERE IT'S CONSPICUOUS.
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Jun 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
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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 10, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pret a Manger?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” 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.
How often is Pret a Manger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pret a Manger is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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