Pret a Manger
73 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 16, 2026
Pret a Manger was last inspected on March 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 16, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 critical8 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed soap dispenser laying down on counter at front prep area must install properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at hand sink in unisex toilet room left one must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on floor in walk in cooler must elevate off of floor to prevent cross contaimination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from 2- door reach in cooler, walk in cooler shelving units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing must install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed an active leak from walk in compressor unit leaking onto floor must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in dining area,stained ceiling tiles in rear refrigeration storage area to be in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling tiles near vents in rear prep area, dining area wall vent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of an massive amount of clutter of unused equipment,coolers,chairs and trash on floor throughout rear storage area must elevate,remove or organize in a proper manner to prevent rodent harborage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light in rear hallway refrigeration storage area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food allergen training for a food manager must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink in the coffee station. Instrcted to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from the bottom of reach-in coolers and freezers in the rear storage area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.