Panera Bread
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2020
90
Score
Panera Bread has been inspected 28 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Panera Bread's record stops at Mar 16, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Panera Bread on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30+ SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON WALLS NEAR SELF SERVICE HOT/COLD BEVERAGE STATIONS, PASTRIES DISPLAY AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(A) NOTED INADEQUATE WATER FLOW FROM HOT AND COLD WATER NOZZLES AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER COMING FROM BOTH NOZZLES AT THE HANDSINK. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILET STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (CLOGGED). INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SERVICING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 26, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING DISPOSABLE CUPS FOR FLOUR STORAGE AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPEPR UTENSILS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD SEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Jul 28, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN 8 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, TURKEY, CHEESE AND CHICKEN SALAD) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF TUNA AT 50.2F, 8LBS OF TURKEY AT 49.1-49.7F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.8-51.3F, 8LBS OF SLICED CHEESES AT 46.6F AND 6LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.4-49.5F INSIDE OF AN 8 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 37LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $175. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND 10 FLYING UNDER THE COFFEE PREP STATION 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. 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: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINETS AND SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS, SHELVING AND SODA NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bakery area station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning)..
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Sep 27, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bakery area station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning.
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Jun 2, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dish washing areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Light shields, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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May 23, 2016
Routine
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: Found/observed front entrance/exit, and side exit/entrance revolving doors not rodent doors had gaps on bottom and middle of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dish washing areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Light shields, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Oct 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Jan 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD SPILLS.ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WHEN PROPERLY STORED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE STORING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Jul 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, FOUND LOAVES OF UNCOVERD BREAD WITH LIVE FRUIT FLIES CRAWLING AND NESTING ON BREAD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOOD IN SAFE AND PROTECTED FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ABOUT 2O LARGE LOAVES DISCARDED VALUED AT $80. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR COOLING UNIT PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT THE REAR SECTION OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND MAINTAIN. DURING INSPECTION, DISH MACHINE TECH ARRIVED IN FACILITY AND REPAIRED MACHINE (100 PPM). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT THE REAR SECTION OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE COOLER RACKS OFF THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS: SOUP PREPARATION AREA, BAKERY STATION AND THE FRONT SERVICE BREAD DISPLAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
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Aug 9, 2012
Reinspection
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 AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 2, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREAN NOT MAINTAINED, VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND USE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY 3-COMP. SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. 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: FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREAS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
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 AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 21, 2012
Complaint
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: FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREAS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Mar 16, 2020. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread 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 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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