Au Bon Pain
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2025-04-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE ICE DISPENSER AND KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE LARGE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-22 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2023-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 CHICKEN WRAP AND 1 TURKEY SALAD ($13). PRIORITY VIOLATIO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR AROUND OVEN UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
2022-04-15 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON EXTERNAL COMPONENT OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE. OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INTERNAL PVC PIPE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER, HANGING AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS FOR 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM SPRAYER ATTACHMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ...
2021-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-01-27 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 88F AND AT 85-90F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE CORNER WALL AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE SHELF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE SUPPLY VENT.
2019-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR BY TRASH DISPOSAL AREA .MUST REPAIR AND MADE IT INSECT PROOF
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER OR DIRTY GASKET INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS, DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER UNIT . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR SODA ICE MACHINE COVER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COVERING ICE INSIDE SODA ICE MACHINE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE OF SODA DISPENSING AND ICE MAKING MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-09-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-07-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CREAM CHEESE,SALMON ETC.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMP...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP 1 DOOR COOLER SALMON AT 49.0F,ASSORTED CREAM CHEESES 46.0F-48.0F,POACHED EGGS AT 43.0F,SAUSAGE AND TURKEY PATTIES AT 43.0F,CHICKEN SALAD 45.1F ETC.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS C...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND THE SPACE AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP IF...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER/WALK-IN-FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE REAR CLOSET STORAGE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER IN THE SERVING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-05-01 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT BOTTOM AND TOP SHELF OF PASTRY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENTS REAR BAKERY PREP AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR MOP SINK ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
2014-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-10-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CONVENIENT. FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK DOES NOT HAVE HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO SINK. CRITIC...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SOME TYPE OF LIVE FLYING INSECTS-APPEARS TO BE A BEETLE ALONG WINDOW SEALS-APPROXIMATELY 50 PLUS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP COUNTER, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SUPPLIES AND STOCK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
2014-03-27 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Soda nozzles and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided for display cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Supplies in storage closet not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
2013-06-14 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, HOT UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS PREP TABLES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA, THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2012-11-06 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Remains to be corrected by 2/5/13.
2012-11-05 Fail License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Remains to be corrected.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Remains to be corrected by 2/5/13.
2012-11-02 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MISSING SNEEZEGUARDS ON ENDS OF CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SOUP ISLAND. INADEQUATE SNEEZEGUARDS AT SERVING SIDES, TOO SHORT. MUST INCREASE LENGHT OF SNEEZEGUARDS OR LOWER HEIGHT.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR,SIDE DOOR,AND EXIT DOOR ON THE COMMON HALLWAY MUST BE RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE THE WATER LINE TO ICE MAKER WHEN INSTALLED.
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