Panera Bread #6477
168 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026
Panera Bread #6477 was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : observed broken thermometers inside of 2- door prep cooler must provide working thermometers and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap in center of double front door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean debris build up from interior wall of ice machine,ice dispenser at soda machine, countertops underneath self service drink dispensers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
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: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in facility. Obseved no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in front prep area, rear prep and dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening in middle of front entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in facility. Obseved no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in front prep area, rear prep and dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees that notifies food employees to wash their hands.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper minimum water temperature of 84.2f at handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper maximum hot water temperature of 135.9f at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a maximum hot water temperature of 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler near dishwashing area at an improper ambient temperature of 43.5f. Observed small two door cold holding unit in front prep area at improper ambient temperature of 46.0f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on walk-in cooler and small two door cold holding unit in front prep area. Priority violation
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of both doors and middle of front entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water pooled on floor outside of rack oven and underneath low temperature dish machine from backflow prevention device in rear of dish machine. Instructed to repair leak from oven rack and backflow prevention device of low temperature dish machine and maintain.
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: Observed non smooth surface surrounding raised outer area of floor sinks, in dishwashing area and rear prep area underneath 1 comp sink in rear prep near handwashing sink. Instructed to make raised outer area of floor sinks in said areas smooth for ease of cleanability, floors and floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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