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Au Bon Pain

161 N Clark ST BLDG · Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Au Bon Pain on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372521

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345750

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACK IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DINING ROOM FLOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM THE CARPET.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED BOTH MANAGERS ASSIST IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING RUSH AND THEY DID NOT WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345419

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138480

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT 57.4F AND 61.7F, COOLERS ARE USED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLERS ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.8-64.4F: 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 2LBS OF HUMMUS(CHICK PEAS DIP), 5LBS OF COOKED TURKEY, 2LBS OF COOKED BEANS AND 5LBS OF OTHER DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON BACK OF BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BUILD-UP OR ORGANIC MATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567469

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE SCOOP STORED NEAR BROOMS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY IN CONTAMINANTS FREE AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP AND HANGING LOOSE TAPE NOTED ON INSULATION PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413655

Location recorded for this inspection · Au Bon Pain · 161 N Clark ST BLDG

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON INSULATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60601

243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1979986.

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