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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pret A Manger

500 W Madison St

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Canvass

Jan 12, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLE CONTAINERS AND STORE ALL SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION, CEILINGS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2613032) DATED 3/4/2025 PROVIDED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PAINTAIN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PUBLIC VIEW AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS AND TO CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST DUPLICATE COPY IF NEEDED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED WITH CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

License

Mar 4, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

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