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AU BON PAIN

251 E HURON ST · Chicago, IL 60611

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
2457061

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294073

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293648

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. -

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285992

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285296

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER: 15# OF CUT TOMATOES (44.6F) AND 4# OF COOKED CHICKPEAS (48.2F). THE FOODS WERE LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 4/16/19. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: - OBSERVED THE TWO GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLERS WERE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F AND 50.0F. THE TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS WERE VERIFIED TO BE HELD LESS THAN 4 HOURS IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND WERE REMOVED AND STORED IN ADEQUATE COOLERS FOR HOLDING. FACILITY WAS ABLE TO CORRECT VIOLATION ON SITE BY ADJUSTING ONE COOLER TO HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.7F AND THE SECOND COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE TAGGED COOLER MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT FOOD @CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND CDPH COMES ON SITE FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253120

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SOUPS & SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PHYSICALLY ON SITE DURING ALL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA'S PREP COOLERS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1# CHICKEN SALAD (48.4F), 1# TUNA SALAD(48.4F), 3# ROAST BEEF(48.2F-47.4F), 1# CHICKEN(49.3F), 4# EGGS(49.5F), 1# CUT LEAFY GREENS(45.7F), 4# SWISS CHEESE(51.3F-46.0F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $325. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLERS WERE HOLDING COLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F, 51.0F, 51.2F. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY TAGGING THE COOLERS TO HOLD FOR INSPECTION. COOLERS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE COOLERS HAVE BEEN REINSPECTED FOR TAG REMOVAL APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD/HOT HOLD UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARKLY STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN VISIBLY CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144796

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144659

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80.4 F. HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER ALL OTHER SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT OVER 110.0 F AND FRONT PREP AREA HOT WATER AT 105.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBIRS/FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SOUP KETTLE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982826

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FOOD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED OBSTRUCTED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763476

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763347

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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 REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 70F BY MY INTERNAL THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED: TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 72.4F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 62.3F, EGG WHITES AT 53.7F, SLICED HAM AT 72.0F, 8 CONTAINERS OF EGGS AT 72.0F, TURKEY SLICED AT 51.6, CHEESE AT 54.2F, AND SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447717

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 251 E HURON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SLICED TURKEY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.8-50.7 F. DEGREES ON TRAY AT PREP TABLE AT REAR. APPROX. WT. 7LBS, VALUE $21.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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