Panes Bread Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Panes Bread Cafe has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Panes Bread Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTREUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MALFUNCTIONING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 7, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE ICE MACHINES BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ON SITE FOR TWO PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. DUE TO A LAYOUT OF THE PREPS AND DISHROOM,ALSO TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED WHEN DOUGH ROLLER UNIT IS IN USE (BY EXTENDING THE PLATE OUTWARD) BLOCKS THE HANDWASHING SINK. NO HANDWASHING FROM EMLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FROM SECOND PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) 1-20-23 AN EXTENSION WAS REQUEST .
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA, WHILE WEARING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, TOUCHED GARBAGE CONTAINER,NON-FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS.RETURNED IN PREP AREA WITH SAME GLOVE HANDLED FOOD BY MAKING SANDWICH: BREAD, RED PEELED PEPPERS ETC. NO HANDWASHING NOR CHANGE OF GLOVES. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCUSSED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED ON SITE FOR TWO PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM. DUE TO A LAYOUT OF THE PREPS AND DISHROOM,ALSO TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED WHEN DOUGH ROLLER UNIT IS IN USE (BY EXTENDING THE PLATE OUTWARD) BLOCKS THE HANDWASHING SINK. NO HANDWASHING FROM EMLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FROM SECOND PREP AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOR HANDWASHING DUE HOT WATER VALVE TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK, DUE TO HOT WATER CONTINUOSILY LEAKS. BEFORE THAT SINK IS USED FOR HANDWASHING EMPLOYEE NEED TO TURN ON HOT WATER VALVE FOR HAND WASHING(ONLY ONE HANWASHING SINK FOR 2 PREP AREA AND DISHROOM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM: 8-12-21, REPORT #2523963 #37)3-302.12:ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41)3-304.14: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #55)6-201.11 MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILING ABOVE, AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY SINK ROOM. #55)6-501.114: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS . MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT )
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIZZA OVEN .REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT FIXTURE IN STORAGE AREA,REPAIR FIXTURE ANF PROVIDE BULBS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Aug 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS SLICED TURKEY AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE ONE-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 67.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFIED BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO REQUIRED VOMIT DIARRHEA EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT NOTED ON THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF A BUMPER GUARD ON THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. IT MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILING ABOVE, AND AROUND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY SINK ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2252704 DATED ON 01/17/19 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER: CHICKEN SALAD, 54 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 47-51 DEGREES F; DELI MEATS, 48-51 DEGREES F; COOKED SPINACH, 54 DEGREES F; COOKED MUSHROOMS, 46 DEGREES F; COOKED RED PEPPERS, 51-55 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $60. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER AT COOK LINE SHELF. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM EXTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF OVEN. MUST CLEAN PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT EDGES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WHITE DUST FROM UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS OF ORGANIC BUILD UP IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE STOVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL PREP SINK IN BASEMENT WHERE COLD WATER SUPPLY IS NEEDED TO MAKE DOUGH. (ONLY A HANDSINK IS AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA AT THIS TIME). IF USING A HOSE ATTACHMENT FOR THIS PROCESS, THE HOSE MUST BE FOOD GRADE AND HAVE PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST OBTAIN.
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Apr 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT BOTH ONE DOOR PREP COOLERS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES AND SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATIONN DURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/30/13 REPORT# 1369326 NOT CORRECTED. #32 REMOVE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. #34 THE FLOORS BENEATH THE LARGE OVEN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.#38 HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. #41 MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND (COOKED) CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 95.1f-100f ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 30,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $150.00. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR SAID FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS BENEATH THE LARGE OVEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING IN THE 1ST FLR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER AN UNUSED ICE MAKER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDER OR RECEPTACLE AT THE ICE MACHINE NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER.
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Jun 21, 2010
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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT THE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE SHELVES.
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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 THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS, AND UNDER THE DISPLAY COOLERS. REPLACE TILE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE CEILING MISSING FROM THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. REPAINT THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panes Bread Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panes Bread Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panes Bread Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panes Bread Cafe.
Has Panes Bread Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panes Bread Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panes Bread Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Panes Bread Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panes Bread Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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