Panera Bread #1640
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2012, Panera Bread #1640 has 20 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Panera Bread #1640's record stops at Mar 16, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PRODUCE AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON GROUND UNDERNEATH BAG-IN-A-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, DISH ROOM, AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN PREPARATION COOLER, BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PEPSI COOLER FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ORANGE SLIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 25 PARTS PER MILLION OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN PREPARATION COOLER, BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PEPSI COOLER FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ORANGE SLIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOUND DEBRIS AND AND FOOD PARTICLES , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken door gaskets on 1 door dairy cooler at coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times l.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight yellow buildup on upper interior surfaces of ice machine in rear. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris build up throughout interior surfaces of all coolers at sandwich and salad station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTATIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DRINK SPLASHES ON WALLS ABOVE THE TEA DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Nov 23, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Nov 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.0F,TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 44.6F,STEAK AT 45.0F,CHEESE AT 45.1F. HELD INSIDE THE LINE PREP COOLER.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS NEAR (BAKERY),TOP OF DISHWASHER AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE PREP AREAS ALSO,INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERS WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILINGS BY THE MOB SINK AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 45.1F,TURKEY 44.5F, EGGS 45.9F, COMBO(HAM,STEAK,TURKEY,SALAMI)45F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 55.9F,TOMATOES 49F, STEAK 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING AND BOXES ON PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERS WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILINGS BY THE MOB SINK AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, TOP OF DISHWASHER AND WIRE RACKS NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING.
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Sep 6, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1640 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1640 on file is from Mar 16, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1640?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1640.
Has Panera Bread #1640's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1640 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1640 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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