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Dining at bakery cafes can cause food poisoning. The most commonly reported symptoms of Au Bon Pain food poisoning are diarrhea and vomiting. Customers have cited a ready-to-eat ham sandwich, chipotle turkey sandwich, hummus vegetable wrap, Cobb salad, and turkey chili as the cause of illness.

Last updated: April 28, 2022

Au Bon Pain

Report date: Apr 26, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approximately 10-15 roaches located under 3 compartment sink, noted 2 roaches inside 3 compartment sink soap dispenser. Also noted 2 roaches under the food preparation area. Instructed manager to contact pest control... See More for service. Pest activity must be eliminated. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Priority violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: found 3 compartment sink profusely leaking from drain pipe. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found excessive dust accumulation on ceiling vents throughout facility, instructed to detail clean vents and maintain. Also noted was an excessive accumulation of food debris under all cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found expired allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide valid allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 27, 2021
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: 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... See More to provide hot water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair the leak underneath the exposed hand washing sink in the front prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: repair the corner wall at the rear food prep area next to the dry storage shelf.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the dust on the ceiling of the rear food prep area around the supply vent.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Nov 17, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago food service manager or original certificate on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. A city of chicago food service manager must be on site at... See More all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the faucet on the 3 compartment sink leaking and a drip leak from the drain pipe under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the rear prep and front prep with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain

Source: chicago.gov
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I ate the chicken wrap (im not sure which one since someone purchased it for me, possibly the caesar) around 2:30am (I work overnight) and by the time I got home around 9am, I had horrible stomach pains. I’ve had diarrhea and have been vomiting since. Nothing... See More I eat stays down and even drinking water triggers stomach pains. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain See Less
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Bought and ate a prepacked ham sandwich on 11/20/2019 at 11:27 am. Had severe stomach cramps and diarrhea in the afternoon of the same day. The only other food I had that day before the incident was a bagel with coffee in the morning. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Other, Cramps See Less
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Date Closed: Jul 24, 2019
Reason for Closure:
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Food, food preparation area, food storage area, area... See More used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.
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I ate a sandwich for dinner while my girlfriend is in the hospital being induced towards pregnancy. I ordered the chipotle turkey sandwich. Arugula tasted sour, the tomatoes in the sandwich were wrinkly and not fresh , and the bread was covered in oil. None of this... See More was even noticed until eating almost half the sandwich. So fast forward a few hours later and my girlfriend is now asking me if I’m okay I look pale, and it made sense because my stomach was upset. So then while I’m in the role of support, I’m a victim of some bullsh*t. I bought your food from a hospital lobby. Are you trying to increase the hospitals intake. I had diarrhea and vomited while in a hospital. You are lucky I remember your food being sour because I thought I caught something at the hospital. Don’t wanna give the wrong review. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
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Ate a hummus vegetable wrap at Au Bon Pain, Symptoms started about 6 hours after eating | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less
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Bought a turkey chili. After the last bite severe stomach cramps started and then diarrhea. Induced vomiting until stomach was empty and felt better. I’m pretty sure the chili was old. It smelled funny when I removed the cover but I didn’t think too much of it... See More as I’m a regular at this place and never had any issues. Well I won’t be going back. If I hadn’t emptied my stomach I’d be screwed right now. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less
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