Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Pret A Manger
500 W Madison St, Chicago 60661 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 12, 2026
2
Inspections on record
1
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 12, 2026
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 4, 2025 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Pret A Manger — questions
- Did Pret A Manger pass its last health inspection?
- Pret A Manger at 500 W Madison St was inspected on Jan 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
- What violations were cited at Pret A Manger?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ART
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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