Panera Bread
5320 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 21, 2026
Panera Bread was last inspected on January 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at dishwashing hand washing sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed (food) boxes on floor inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to properly store 6" off the floor to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of mop sink in rear area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed scotch tape around faucet at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to fix.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover inside washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of floor drain underneath the 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal build-up.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of (2) floor drains underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors underneath shelves inside walk-in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found incomplete allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt build up inside floor drains at dishwash area. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash sink at dishwash area. Instructed manager must provide a handwash sink with hot and cold running water at dishwash area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.