Pret a Manger
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2020
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Score
Pret a Manger appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2013. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Pret a Manger's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pret a Manger is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS FOR GRAB AND GO MISSING AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE THAT HAVE TAKEN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON HEALTH POLICY (FACILITY ALREADY HAS HEALTH POLICY IN EFFECT). INSTRUCTED THAT DOCUMENTATION MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER POLICY AND CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME LESS THEN 15 SECONDS WHEN WATER PUSH BUTTON IS PRESSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE RUNNING WATER TIME TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS.
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Mar 25, 2016
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE/CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Mar 31, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED MILK PRODUCTS TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $31.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMTER IN THE FRONT REACH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMTER IN THE FRONT REACH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP CILANTRO WRAP 48.2F,BANG BANG CHICKEN WRAP 47.2F, ALBACORE TUNA SALAD 52.5F, CORONATION CURRIED CHICKEN 52.5F, ROAST BEEF PARMESAN 54.1F, CHICKEN BACON 50.5F, AVOCADO & TOAST 51.7F, CHICKEN SALAD 44.4F, MEDITERRANEAN AVOCADO 49.3F, MAIN LOBSTER ROLL 44.4, EGG SALAD & ARUGULA 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 220 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCTS WORTH $647.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2013
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 Feb 20, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pret a Manger?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” 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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