PANERA BREAD #1004.
525 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 202019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15 FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CATERING PREPARATION KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SAID SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, WATER FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY.
SEP 132019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.8F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CATERING PREPARATION KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SAID SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, WATER FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE ON THE ICE MACHINE DUE TO ICE MACHINE'S LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PROOF BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SHELVES IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMNT. REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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JUN 92016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON FRONT PREP AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROVIDED WITH TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030
SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS, ICE MAKER AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LOW PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
OCT 152015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE ALONG THE FRONT BAKERY AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE EAST END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
MAY 292015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING AT THE BACK DOOR AND 4-6 FLYING AROUND NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-020
OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
NOV 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BACKING PANS, BAKING RACKS, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN DISMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AROUND THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST/DIRT, STAINS AND SMALL FLIES.
DEC 132013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES- 15 NOTED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED APRIL 3, 2013 WAS HANGING ON A SIDE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LARGE REACH IN COOLER BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CONSPICOUSLY POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) I POSTED THE SUMMARY GIVEN FOR TODAYS INSPECTION.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AROUND THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST/DIRT, STAINS AND SMALL FLIES.
APR 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN SPILLS-STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR BY THE OFFICE AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS UNDER SINKS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE DISH MACHINE.
AUG 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY MOP SINK AREA.
FOUND PLASTIC GLOVES NOT STORED PROPERLY ON CLEAN CONTAINER RACK.
DEC 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PITS/DARK STAINS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FRONT PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES ALONG FRONT PREP LINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELF RACK.
MAY 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SALAD COOLER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOODEN SANDWICH PREP TABLE(REAR PREP AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY COFFEE STATION (REAR PREP). MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNCLEAN WALL.
OCT 282010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT WIPED DOWN.(FOOD DEBRIS)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHELVING UNITS.(BULBS, FOOD ITEMS,ETC.)
MAR 52010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing. Final rinse 0ppm chlorine. critical violation. citation issued. 7-38-030. Chlorine sanitizer was provided for low temperature dishmachine by the end of the inspection. (final rinse at 100ppm)
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Found exterior of paper towel dispenser not wiped down.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found mop buckets not properly stored next to clean dish racks.
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