Panera Bread
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2016
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Score
Panera Bread appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Panera Bread's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE CUP DISPENER ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE BROWN DISCOLORATION BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CLEANING SUPPLY CORRALL 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 DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: cCLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT HOT SERVING LINE AND AND SANDWICH PREP STATION, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR AROUND BREAD STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 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 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE FRONT ROTATING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIORS DOORS. 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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE BACK PREP AREA. 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 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Nov 6, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALONG THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 22, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, KNIVES HOLDER ON WALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN SAID ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT AT BREAD MAKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT ICE BIN HAS A LEAKING SPIGOT FOR DRAINING WATER-MUST FIX TO PREVENT ACCUMULATING WATER ON FLOOR. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DOOR GASKETS OF MOST COOLERS DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS, DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, DE-LIME EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FRONT SODA DISPENSER & UNDER DISHMACHINE(X2), NEED DETAILED CLEANING-DUE TO HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA & BELOW THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST, INCLUDING THE AREA AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 Apr 22, 2016. The public record contains 11 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 four 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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