Chicago
48
BEAT

Au Bon Pain

125 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
10 passed
Last Inspected
2018-06-06
Pass Rate
63%
3 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-06-06
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2016, 2015)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 22×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
2018-06-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALSO SOLIED CEILNG TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2018-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. DO NOT USE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPE...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERAURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. APPROX 1-LB OF TUNA AT 48.9F, HUMMUS AT 49.0F, 4-LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 58.0F,4-LBS OF TURKEY AT 50.0F, 1-LB PEPPER CHICKEN AT 57-.0F 4-LBS OF PRE COOKED EGG PATTY-57.0F, 2-LB...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT PRE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SOLIED CEILNG TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2018-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CRITICAL VIOLATION STILL EXIST:OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND CAN ONLY BE OPERATED TO CUT ON AND OFF AT KNOB UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. 1- COMPARTMENT SINK WAS CONVERTED INTO HAND WASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE PRO...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT PRE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SOLIED CEING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2018-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT REAR HAND SINK ON 1ST FLOOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 61.3F. ALSO IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE 41.2F. OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND CAN ONLY BE OPERATED TO CUT ON AND OFF AT KNOB ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT PRE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SOLIED CEING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2017-06-26 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2016-12-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP AREA IN BAKING OVEN AREAS AND NEAR SMALL POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.

2016-11-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN THE TO GO COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS COOLER 5-.COBB SALADS-46.9F, 2-TURKEY HARVEST SALADS-51.3F,4- THAI PEANUT WRAPS 47.9F, 5- CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES-47.8F,4-CHICKEN AVACADO WRAPS-47.8F,2-VEGETABLE HUMMUS WRAP-51....

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED,INSTALLED .THE 3- COMP SINK ON THE 1ST FL HAS A FAUCET THAT REACHES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT ONLY. THE FAUCET SPRAYER CANNOT PROVIDE COLD WATER FOR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE S...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW OF ESTABLIHMENT CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT # 1683219 DATED 2-5-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHING 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP AREA IN BAKING OVEN AREAS AND NEAR SMALL POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.

2016-02-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD CART AND UNUSED ICE CART NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP IN DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN,PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR UNDER COFFEE STATION IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/REPAIR.

2015-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 35 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. NOTED 2 OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BACKING WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIN...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF AND TUNA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER RANGING FROM 50-52 F. DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 13LBS AND VALUE $...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AT FRONT OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF POOLING WATER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING, SEAL LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE AT FLOOR WHERE NECESSARY IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2013-12-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AROUND, BEHIND & UNDER GREASE TRAP, HEAVY EQUIPMENT & STORAGE SHELVINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES WITH RUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST CLEAN OR CHANGE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE BASEMENT BREAK ROOM AND ABOVE PROOFER.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2013-03-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR COFFEE AND SANDWICH AREAS AT ALL CORNERS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE DIRTY AND RUSTY CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REAPIR LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS LEAKY PIPE AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

2012-07-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT/1ST FLOOR PREP AREA (ACROSS HANDSINK), CONDENSER/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER (BASEMENT), & ROLLING RACKS IN BASEMENT-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND GREASE TRAPS & BIG DRAINS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SOME LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT-OUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE DUMP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.

2011-07-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER #38913 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN CEILING TILES BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAKE CEILING TILES CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.

2010-02-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior floors of rear coolers, exterior of grease trap, compressors of coolers- due to dust or debris.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors around grease trap, along wallbases behind equipment in dishroom must be kept clean.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

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