AU BON PAIN.

Chicago Health Dept

225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2018.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS . APPROX 2-LBS OF MACARONI AND CHHESE PASTA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108.0F . BOTTLE MILK AT 50.1F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40.0F OR HIGHER HOT FOODS 140.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OCT 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served (hummus, soups, salads, etc.). Instructed must have city of Chicago certified food manager at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, served, and/or cooked. Observed no city of Chicago food manager certificate posted. Must post original Chicago food manager certification in plain view of customers. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed slow draining hand sink in rear and front prep area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink in rear prep. Must repair and maintain same.

SEP 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facility unable to proper temperature inside reach in prep cooler. Observed ambient air temperature inside cooler @ 51.8F. Instructed must maintain ambient air temperature of 40F or less at all times. Must repair and maintain. All items removed, and cooler tagged and help for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: 14.5 lbs of eggs @ 49.6F; 1/2lb of veggie burgers @ 55.4F; 1/2lb of cheese @ 53.2F; 1lb of egg whites @ 51.8F; 1 lb of sausage @ 52.6F; and 1/2lb of egg omlettes @ 50.7F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling value of $100. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (eggs, soups, etc.). Instructed must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, served, and/or cooked. Observed not city of Chicago food manager certificate posted. Must post original Chicago food manager certification in plain view of customers.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed slow draining hand sink in rear and front prep area. Must repair and maintain same. Observed faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink in rear prep. Must repair and maintain same.

JAN 19

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found floor drain in employee restroom in disrepair. Found towels, dirt and debris in floor drain. Must remove all items, detail clean and cover floor drain with proper cover. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found large opening in wall in rear prep area. Ventilation cover on back wall in disrepair (large parts are missing). Must repair and maintain same.

JAN 12

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found the previous minor violation from report # 1938060, dated 7/5/16 not corrected. Must correct the following previous minor violation: #36 OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP COOLER,OVEN AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA OVER SOUP COOKER AND ICE SCOOP..MUST INSTALL. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive dust build up on broken ventilation cover in rear prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found floor drain in employee restroom in disrepair. Found towels, dirt and debris in floor drain. Must remove all items, detail clean and cover floor drain with proper cover. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found large opening in wall in rear prep area. Ventilation cover on back wall in disrepair (large parts are missing). Must repair and maintain same.

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JUL 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(IE PREPARING SANDWICHES,SERVING SOUPS,MACARONI & CHEESE,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP COOLER,OVEN AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA OVER SOUP COOKER AND ICE SCOOP..MUST INSTALL

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO NEW IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME

APR 6

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW. TAG WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL TO USE COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPOX 4LBS COOKED EGG PATTIES AT 60.8F,4LBS EGG WHITE PATTIES AT -67.8F,49F,3- BLACK BEAN PATTIES-46F,3LB PORK SAUSAGE PATTY-45.7F,2LBS TURKEY PATTIES AT 47.3F,1LB SMOKED SALMON-48.7F. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED AT APPOX COST OF $280.00/15.LBS.MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

UPON INSPECTION TO WASH HANDS TO BEGIN INSPECTION OBSERVED(FOOD HANDLER PREPING SANDWHICHES IN PREP AREA) EXPOSED PREP HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,IE STEAM PITCHER INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE,CDI. INSTRUCTED THAT PREP HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE PREP COOLER,OVEN AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA OVER SOUP COOKER AND ICE SCOOP..MUST INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO NEW IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE .

FEB 9

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. FOUND TALL PLASTIC CUPS FILLED WITH VARIOUS CUT FRUIT BEING STORED IN A SAMLL COCA-COLA REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR 2DR COOLER UPPER DOOR. ABOVE MENTIONED DOOR MUST BE WELL MAINTAINED. THE DOOR DOES OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MAY 30

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNER AT REAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 22

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

JAN 4

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EGG MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES, CREVICES AND CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WORKING ORDER AT BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REACH IN SANDWICH COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.0 F. FOUND WITH TURKEY, SWISS CHEESE, ETC. HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATUE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW WHEN IN USE.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.0 F AND 54. 0 F- TURKEY, SWISS CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, BRIE CHEESE AND HAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 82 LBS, VALUED AT $300.00.

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. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS/SPILL ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACK AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MAR 25

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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