Panera Bread #7040

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 7, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Low temperature dishmachine not maintained, sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Instructed manager low temperature dishmachine must sanitize between 50 ppm-100 ppm chlorine. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Nov 25, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at the dish washing hand wash sink. Instructed to management to have soap and paper towels at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 27, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 21, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use a bodily fluid spill kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events without proper sanitizer to disinfect norovirus. Instructed facility to obtain a clean-up procedure and appropriate supplies (including sanitizer effective against norovirus) on site at all times to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, soups etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted floor drains in rear and front prep and dish need to be sealed to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 18, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations