Pass

Panera Bread

251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 28, 2026

Panera Bread was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 28, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on rear of walk in freezer condenser. Must remove said ice build up and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust/food build up on ceiling tiles and walls at prep area. Must clean prep area ceiling tiles and walls.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles with low grout by 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must regrout damaged floor tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed heavy syrup and soil build up underneath dispenser units on soda machine. Instructed manage to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed calcium buildup on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors and walls throughout kitchen with soil and debris buildup. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed eyewash station hooked up to hand washing sink near dishwashing area. Hand washing sink was also being used as an eye wash station. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sink is used for no purpose other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy syrup and soil build up underneath dispenser units on soda machine. Instructed manage to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen with soil and debris buildup. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting chemical test kit concentration level requirements in setup 3-compartment sink for compartment with smart power lactic acid sanitation solution. Noted concentration level of compartment with smart power lactic acid sanitizing solution measured at 0ppm. Person in charge was informed of proper sanitizing concentration levels. Sink was emptied. After refilling sanitizer now reading 700ppm. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout and damaged floor tiles in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Open drinks for staff on food container shelves, instructed to keep away.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing an effective hair restraint, long hair swinging too close to food contact surfaces. Instructed to tuck hair in hair nets.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for foo service managers, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer for prep cooler instructed to provide good working thermometer.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint while preparing open foods. instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Heavy dust build-up noted on a piece of equipment next to open trays of bagels, instructed to keep all foods protected from contamination.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish area handwashink sink blocked by dirty dishes. Instructed management to remove dishes and keep handwashing sink easily accessible for employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food debris buildup inside microwave on prep line area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: One out of the three handwashing sinks in the mens restroom on the second floor is not providing hot water. Instructed management to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed indoor dumpster area not maintained. Found plastic and other miscellaneous garbage on floor next to dumpster. Observed thick sludge-like substance on floor surrounding dumpster. Instructed management to clean and maintain indoor area where dumpsters are located.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling fans in walk-in cooler. Instructed management to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  11. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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