The Panini Republic
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at The Panini Republic, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 13, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Panini Republic dates to Jun 13, 2017.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2059597, DATED 6/5/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1-COMP SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEAT, SOUPS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932993, DATED 6/17/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE REAR AREA. #34; MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG WALL BASES OF REACH IN COOLER. #38; MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS; SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN DRIED MEAT FROM MEAT SLICER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR, HOLE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK AND 1-COMP SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SOUP,TUNA,TURKEY,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA AND ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG WALL BASES OF REACH IN COOLER.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BARRIER AT END NORTH ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT ANY CUSTOMER FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE REAR AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Panini Republic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Panini Republic on file is from Jun 13, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Panini Republic?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Panini Republic.
Has The Panini Republic's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Panini Republic have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Panini Republic 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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