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AU BON PAIN

829 S WABASH ST · Chicago, IL 60605

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
2176354

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH ST

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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010041

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH 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: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990144

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH 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: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989823

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH 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: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989668

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH 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 THE FRONT PREP REACH IN (3-DOOR) COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE (ALL) COOLER(S) PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 49.0F-60.0F AND INCLUDED: CHICK PEAS (1LB), PULLED TURKEY (1.4LBS(, TURKEY SALAD (2.8LBS), PRE-COOKED CHICKEN (2.8LBS), CHICKEN SALAD (2.8LBS), TURKEY (3.8LBS), HAM (2.4LBS), ROAST BEEF SLICES (2.2LBS), HUMMUS (1LB), CHEESE (4.2LBS), CUT TOMATOES (3.8LBS), MAYO (1.6LBS) AND FLAVORED CREAM CHEESE (2.2LBS). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER IN ALL COOLERS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF FOOD, AN APPROX. ALUE OF $158.66 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HER HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO WASH HER HANDS, SHE WENT TO THE SINK, RINSED THEM FOR LESS THAN 5 SECONDS AND BEGAN DRYING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO TEMPER WATER. WATER WAS 70F PER MY AND THE MANAGER'S THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND SINK WITH TEMPER WATER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ALL OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FOUND THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER THAT IS NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BEVERAGE STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEDTO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO WATER AT THE DIPPING WELL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE PREP AREA, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933170

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN THE BACK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAR VIEIW OF WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MOP BUCKET KEPT IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN MOP CLOSET WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591782

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH 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: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DRAWER COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DRAWER COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT BULB MISSING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A LIGHT BULB BLOWN OUT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527230

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523063

Location recorded for this inspection · AU BON PAIN · 829 S WABASH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT RETAIL AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT SANDWICH LINE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ICE BIN WITHOUT PLUMBING TO AN OPEN SITE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PLUMBING TO AN OPEN SITE DRAIN FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60605

233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2358824.

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