Pret a Manger

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Pret a Manger has six inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Pret a Manger squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2613032) DATED 3/4/2025 PROVIDED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PAINTAIN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PUBLIC VIEW AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS AND TO CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST DUPLICATE COPY IF NEEDED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED WITH CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION, CEILINGS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE CONTAINERS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 4, 2025
License
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed slight food build up on floors throughout basement kitchen/prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean. Maintain at all times.
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95
Jun 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 1 door cooler in the basement prep: 12lbs of egg salad @ 49.3F; 7lbs of cooked sweet potatoes @ 51.9F; 2 lbs of hard boiled, unshelled eggs @ 51.9F; 14lbs of egg souffl� @ 44.6F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
3
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stains on wall from leak in ceiling, in rear of basement prep. Ceiling tile not inserted to make tight fitting. Observed visible gap in ceiling while repairs are being made. Must clean and sanitize stains on walls from leak, and properly insert ceiling tile to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic wrap being used as a mean of repair on floor drain, under 3 compartment sink in basement prep. Must remove. Must repair drain with proper plumbing materials. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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86
Nov 21, 2016
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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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 about once every two years on average.