Panera Bread
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Panera Bread 30 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Panera Bread trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR MILK REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING. DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SAID AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 20, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE OF THREE COMPONENTS IS UNABLE TO BE USED AS ONE OF TWO FAUCETS IS COMPLETELY MISSING, AND THE SECOND FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH THE REMAINING COMPARTMENT TO FILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE USED IS AVAILABLE FOR USE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AND HANDLES OF HAND SINK IN SALAD/SANDWICH PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND MOVING WHEN TURNING HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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May 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
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May 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR,A BUILD UP OF BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE WITH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METER HANDSINK FAUCET IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR 11 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS.METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY EXTERIOR FILTERS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE NEAR BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND DRAIN IN BOTTOM INTERIOR CABINET OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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May 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA , AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F AND CREAM CHEESE FILLING AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN WALK IN COOLER. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 2, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CAULKING AROUND PRE-WASH SINK BEFORE DISH MACHINE IS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST REPLACE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT GROWTH ON FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD REHEATING AREA IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING-FREEZING UNITS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR AREA MUST PLACE MOPS OVER MOP SINK IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DURING INSPECTION OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINERS WHERE NOT COVERED.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ) NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING EMPTY BAGS, USED GLOVES -W. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BAKING TRAYS AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST KEEP HANDS FREE OF ANY UNAPPROVED JEWELRY SO EMPLOYEE CAN WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND WHEN REQUIRED .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH DIRTY USED FOOD DISHES. MUST CLEAN ALL DISHES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALL TIME TO PREVENT RE CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING-FREEZING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 27, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
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Feb 20, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MONITORING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE REAR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN, SURROUNDING UPPER BOLTS WITH RUST COLORED SUBSTANCE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSING PLASTIC SHOOT AT THE DINING ROOM SODA SYSTEM WITH SOME DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. POOLING WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP OVEN AND GARBAGE CANS WITH DEBRIS/DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE WALL OVER PLUMBING UNDER BOTH REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST SEAL/CAP HOLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE SPOUT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP (SOUTH SINK). MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE INTERIOR THERMOMETER OF THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER CREATING HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT THE DOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE REFRIGERATION AT THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER CREATING HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT THE DOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE REFRIGERATION AT THE FRONT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE BAKERY WHERE INNER GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME HAND WASH SINK AND SLOW WATER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1976612 # DATED 12/6/16 VIOLATION #18 : OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. UPON CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 12/13/16 FIVE FRUIT FLIES REMAINED ON WALLS OF MOP SINK AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON UNDERSIDE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON UNDERSIDE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES FROM BREEDING IN WET MOPS.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ANY EVIDENCE OF MOLD OR MILDEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED DIRTY WATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR CASH REGISTERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANINI PRESS' UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND TOASTERS ON MAIN COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS IN BREAD DISPLAY/BAKERY AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk by dish machine table 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: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of coffee station counter, cooler 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in coffee station area, front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front prep area 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: Walls in 2nd walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shield in 2nd walk in cooler shall be repaired/replaced.
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78
Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced).
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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 by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area 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 rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning).
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Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
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: Found/observed (20 )live fruit flies(gnats) in rear kitchen areas by dish machine area, and by rear storage shelving, at time of complaint inspection, also observed door by bakery area had 1/4 inch gap/opening on top of doors, and 1/4 inch gap on bottom of doors, outer openings not protected.Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Dish machine equipment, door, shelving not clean had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, Bakery rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front display area cabinets 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 bakery shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen areas under prep tables/equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning.
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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 rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls by dish machine areas, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2nd 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning. Front cabinet shelving by coffee station 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/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors by 3 compartment sink, dish machine area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floors under shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink faucet, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE BACK ON WALLS ANS CARD BOARD BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROOS FROM THE COFFEE MAKING STATION IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA, AND DISH MACHINE; NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND AROUND ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE BAKING AREA IN FRONT, AND AROUND THE BAKING OVENS AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THIS AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND OTHER DEBRI.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRESENTLY HOT WATER TANK NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER.PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT IS 59.1F TO 68F. PREMISES IN FULL OPERATION: PREPARING FOOD AND SERVING TO CUSTOMERS. A TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SERVICE HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030. AT 10:55 AM PLUMBER REPORTED ON PREMISES,FIXED THE PROBLEM AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMP OF 120F AND ABOVE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE PRESENTLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLER OF SOUP/PANINI STATION.
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Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE RECYCLE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED, HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECYCLE DUMPSTER WITH RODENT PROOFED LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. ALLIED WASTE COMPANY CAME AND DELIVERED THE NEW RECYCLE DUMPSTER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BEHIND THE CARBONATED SODA MACHINE, AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHEVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE SMALL SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE, CAULKNG WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL BY THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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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.Walls, ceiling in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation stll remaining.
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Dec 9, 2010
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. Found observed side exit door in rear prep area not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch, to 1/2inch on bottom, and middle of doors. Citation issued #H000063590, with a court date of 1/20/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving need cleaning. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit need detailed cleaning.non food contact surfaces of cooking need cleaning.
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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, storage shelving, rear prep areas, and rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
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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 rear prep areas, not clean need detailed cleaning, walls, ceilings in walk in cooler need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided, light shields that had damaged in walk in cooler shall be replaced. Light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents need cleaning. exhaust vents in dining areas, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Jul 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR DUMP SINK NEXT TO ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
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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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER STEAMER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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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 REPAIR MISALIGNED DOORS ON SOUTH, PARKING LOT SIDE OF BUILDING.
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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 25, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panera Bread inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around two times per year on average.
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