Panera Bread #9210

675 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Panera Bread #9210 has seven inspections in the public record. On Sep 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Panera Bread #9210 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INAQEDUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTURTCED TO INCREASE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE VENT IN FRONT PREP NEAR COFFEE/TEA STATION WITHOUT COVERING. INSTERUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Mar 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: No Probe food thermometer, instructed to obtain.

Apr 22, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDOOR DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GARBAGE ON FLOOR NEXT TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED THICK SLUDGE-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.

Apr 20, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Nov 25, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2020

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER TEMP

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NOT FINISHING ALL 3 CYCLES. ERROR ON DISPLAY COTROLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL DISH WASHING FACILITIES

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #9210 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #9210 on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #9210?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #9210.

Has Panera Bread #9210's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #9210 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #9210 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panera Bread #9210 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #9210 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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