Panera Bread #987
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 33 inspections at Panera Bread #987, the earliest from 2010. On Feb 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND THE FRONT SANDWICH/SOUP PREP AREA. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES, SOUPS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN BAKING COOLER AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 28, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A RECORD NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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90
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND THE FRONT SANDWICH/SOUP PREP AREA. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A RECORD OF NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILT-UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE DISH MACHINE. FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE OUTSIDE THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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May 27, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALMOND MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 60.7F. ALMOND MILK WAS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $4.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 7, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL PIPES NEAR MOP SINK AREA MISSING ENCASING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROPER ENCASE ALL PIPING IN MENTIONED AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN SURFACES AREAS OF PREP STATIONS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS.
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Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT RINSE. 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WORKED WITH MACHINE AND REACHED 100 PPM AT RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOUNTAIN SODA NOZZLES WITH A PINK AND BLACK LIKE SUBSTACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE FROM BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WHILE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CONDENSOR UNIT IN CEILING. PLUMBER ON SITE CORRECTING ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THROUGHOUT PREMISES FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IE... UNDER DISHMACHINE AND GREASE TRAP. FOUND SPLATTER ON ALL WALLS THAT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, AND WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES in SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING FROM WATER DAMAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(A) OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, LIKELY CONTAMINATED. INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANEL & HOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.903.11(A) MUST INVERT UTENSILS BEING STORED ON A STORAGE RACK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4.903.11(B) MUST INVERT SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS BEING STORED NEXT TO THE BAGEL TOASTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HANGING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HANGING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK.
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Jan 4, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREAS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MIXING VALVE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS ADJUSTED, WATER LUKE WARM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER FRONT PREP AND STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR NUTS/CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR TORN GASKET AT SMALL REACH IN COOLER UNDER PANINI PRESS. INTERIOR OF UNUSED SALAD COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ROLLING CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
6 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: LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 25) NOTED ON WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, REAR HALLWAY WHERE STORAGE RACKS LOCATED AND LEADING TO EXIT DOOR, AND ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT SOUTH END. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR NUTS/CONDIMENT STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR TORN GASKET AT SMALL REACH IN COOLER UNDER PANINI PRESS. INTERIOR OF UNUSED SALAD COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ROLLING CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT SEAL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED IN DISH MACHINE, NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES AFTER CYCLE COMPLETED. NO SANITIZER GOING THROUGH THE MACHINE, BUCKET EMPTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA(CRUMBS), SHELVES UNDERNEATH BREAD/BAGEL DISPLAY AREA, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, COUNTERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS, AND COFFEE STATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(SPLILLAGE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS(INCLUDING LOWER SECTION BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE) IN DISHWASHING AREA, CEILING TILES IN REAR WHERE DARK STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jun 22, 2015
Complaint
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: FRUIT FLY ACTVIITY NOTED ON PREMISES. 45 FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR AROUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES(20), IN DINING AREA ON WALLS(5), IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS(10), AND IN BAKERY PREP AREA(5), AND 5 ON WALLS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS, KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND SURFACES, KEEP ROLLING PLASTIC GARBAGE RECEPTACLES CLEAN(FREE OF GARBAGE DEBRIS AND LIQUID WASTE) 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: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA(CRUMBS), SHELVES UNDERNEATH BREAD/BAGEL DISPLAY AREA, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, COUNTERS, AND CABINET INTERIORS, AND COFFEE STATION IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(SPLILLAGE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS(INCLUDING LOWER SECTION BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE) IN DISHWASHING AREA, CEILING TILES IN REAR WHERE DARK STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT HELD AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. EGGS -132.1 AND 138.9 AND SAUSAGES HELD AT 128 DEGREES IN PANS WITH INSERTS ON THE BOTTOM IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR, AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(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: CLEAN SPILLS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP/DISPLAY AREA ABOVE THE UNCOVERED SOURDOUGH BREADS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR RIGHT SIDE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WOMEN'S WASHROOM, ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS,UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HAND SINK ON THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER. ALSO NOTED REAR HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRIITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS,UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINNING AREA ALONG WITH SURFACES BEHIND NOZZLES AND IN BETWEEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM FOR SYRUP DISPENSERS FOR SODA TO REMOVE STICKY SYRUP FROM FLOOR. CLEAN IN PREP AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MUST RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER TO RIGHT FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO USE A RUBBER STOPPER TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK UNTIL ATTACHED STOPPER IS REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE FOR WET MOPS AT UTILITY SINK AREA; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD ON RACK PROVIDED. ALSO DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE WATER UPON USAGE.
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Sep 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE 2DR COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT UTILIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL CDPH UNTAGS COOLER AND IT IS MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 2DR COOLER STATED ABOVE: 2LBS OF TUNA 48.1F VALUE $25.00, 3LBS. OF TURKEY AT 49F VALUE $40.00, 1.5LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.6F VALUE $20.00, 1/2LB OF CUT TOMATOES 48F VALUE $4.00, 1/2 OF CORN AND BEAN SALAD 48F VALUE $4.00, 4LBS OF CHICKEN 50.8F VALUE $15.00 MANAGEMENT WILLINGLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL PRODUCTS STATED ABOVE. PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.
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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: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 DRAIN FLIES AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE ON THE WALLS, IN THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA ON THE WALLS AND ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 9/14/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP AT MEN'S RESTROOM UNDER HANDSINK, AT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE LOADING DOCK AREA, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH PVC WALL BEHIND MAIN SANDWICH MAKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT DISHSINK.
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Jan 19, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL AND ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDES SERVICE PRIOR TO 1/19/2012.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,AND FRONT COUNTER CUSTOMER AREAS AS WELL. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR PREP AREAS AND IN SODA STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOM VENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE PROOF BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 6 live cockroaches were found under the three compartment sink and 20 live small flies were found in the utility area and above the front counter area on the walls at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELVES AND WALLS IN THE DISH AREA ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LIGHT IN THE BAKERY COOLER.
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Aug 5, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEPOSITS BUILT UP ON THE DISH MACHINE INSIDE AND OUT.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. The low temperature dish machine is being used with no sanitizer (0 ppm of chlorine). Machine tagged held for inspection.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Wash, rinse and sanitize the guests ice dispensing chute. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and under the dishmachine. Insulate the exposed copper pipes collecting condensation in the bakers cooler.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SCRUB OUT THE FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE OF THE SOUP LADLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE THE DEPOSITS BUILT UP ON THE DISH MACHINE INSIDE AND OUT. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. STORE YOUR THERMOMETERS IN A SANITARY MANNER AND SANITIZE THEM BETWEEN USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #987 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #987 on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #987?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #987.
Has Panera Bread #987's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #987 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 #987 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 #987 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #987 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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