Panera Cares
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2014
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Inspectors have visited Panera Cares eight times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434568 DATED 4/4/14. #32-CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #35-MUST SEAL ALL THE OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE REAR WATER HEATER AREA AND INSIDE THE SODA ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE BREAD CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS INSIDE THE SODA ROOM. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
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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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Apr 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM, AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAKERY AREA , ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WATER HEATER AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. HOLE ON THE CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE REAR WATER HEATER AREA, AND INSIDE THE SODA ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN THE STAINED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Aug 12, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SANDWICH COOLER ON FAR RIGHT FOUND AT 52.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-7862 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ARTICHOKE SPREAD AT 56.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.4F AND 52.5F, CHEESE AT 53.6F, HAM AT 60F, STEAK AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS TOTAL AT $300.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY (UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS) AND PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS ON DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. METAL FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG REAR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAP. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
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: KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOLER LID INSIDE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST REMOVE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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May 22, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/14/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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May 14, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE UNTIL TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PANINI PRESSES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Cares last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Cares on file is from Jul 18, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Cares?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Cares.
Has Panera Cares' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Cares have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Cares 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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