AU BON PAIN

Address: 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Nov 19, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (90 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Nov 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED
• Pass — Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY SYRUP AND SOIL BUILD UP UNDERNEATH DISPENSER UNITS ON SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD
• Pass — Wed Dec 11 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 3RD BASIN DRAIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue May 28 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon May 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF
• Pass — Mon Mar 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Observed employee's open cup on preparation table. Instructed to keep away from food preparation area. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIG
• Pass — Mon Mar 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Open drinks for staff on food container shelves, instructed to keep away. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not weari
• Out of Business — Wed Feb 28 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Out of Business — Mon Nov 06 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Oct 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Not Ready — Thu Oct 05 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Jun 08 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTE
• Pass — Wed Apr 19 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Shelves in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris and dirt noted stuck on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 23 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed
• Pass — Wed Mar 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint while preparing open foods. instructed to wear. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build-up
• Pass — Tue Mar 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container ( flour, salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen
• Pass — Mon Mar 14 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Packaged food containers for grab and go cooler not labeled with weight, instructed to add to food label. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFAC
• Pass — Thu Feb 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to obtain good working ones. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: packaged food co
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Apr 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISH AREA HANDWASHINK SINK BLOCKED BY DIRTY DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DISHES AND KEEP HANDWASHING SIN

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