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Pret a Manger

1 S State St Fl, Chicago, IL 60603
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2020
100
Score
Low Risk

Pret a Manger has been inspected 13 times since 2012. On Feb 13, 2020, 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 Feb 13, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Pret a Manger's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST BASIN. OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO 2ND AND 3RD BASIN. FOUND INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. A PLUMBING SYSTEM MUST BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW, AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
82
Aug 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN BOTH THE PREP COOLER AND PREP FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
56
82
Jul 9, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSSESSED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING IN BASIC ALLERGEN AWARENESS AND MAINTAIN.
58
95
Apr 6, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
90
Apr 11, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Upper vent in walk-in cooler with dust build-up noted. instructed to clean and maintain.
33
95
Aug 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
95
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN COLDEST PART OF DISPLAY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
40
90
Dec 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE TALL REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
36
90
Mar 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE OVEN RACK TRAY OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR 2ND ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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86
Jun 21, 2012
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 Feb 13, 2020. The public record contains 13 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 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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