AU BON PAIN.

Chicago Health Dept

1 W RANDOLPH ST STE 1 · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2018.

Last inspected Jun 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

USING PAPER CUPS TO STORE BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT EASY TO VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO MONITOR.

DEC 12

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD THAT HOLDS SCALE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BY THE COLD HOLDING UNIT DOORS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DRY STORAGE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE OVENS AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED REAR UTILITY SINK CONTINOUSLY RUNNING INTO WASHBASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front prep by reach in coolers, need re-grouting. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, had dust accumulation, need detailed cleaning.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front prep table lower shelving, and front counter area shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess dirt/grease build up,need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, wall by 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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MAR 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,LIGHSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING ROOM DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

MAR 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER THATS 40F OR BELOW ON PREMISES-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 10LBS COOKED CHICKEN-48F,53.6, 1-LB CHOPPED TOMATOES-48.F, 1-LBTUNA-48F. COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN-40F OR BELOW.FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED- COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

ATTACHED CEILING EQUIPMENT,LIGHSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING ROOM DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CINTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN FRON SERVICE LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND PEHIND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, BREAD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAKING STATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

MAR 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.(ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS AND 1DR REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE BAKING OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PASTRY HOLDING RACK UNIT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY AT ONE OF SIX HANDSINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.THE LAST SINK AS YOU ENTER THE RESTROOM.

FEB 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SNEEZE GUARDS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTING PASTRIES IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO SHIELD PASTRIES AND TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO THE BACK OF SHELVING-FOOD IS EXPOSED. MUST REMOVE EXCESS RUST FROM FRONT PREP CORNER TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR.

DEC 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS RUST FROM FRONT PREP CORNER TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR.

OCT 5

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. INSIDE SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 NOT CLEAN AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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. METAL PLATE AT WALL BASE NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER STICKING OUT, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. COOLER THERMOMETERS ARE KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF COOLER, GIVING INACCURATE READINGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

DEC 23

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN SANITARY SURFACE.

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. SMOOTHIE MACHINE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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. WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORAGE SHELVES.

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