SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANERA BREAD #1640.

EAT. 81/100

400 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 16, 2022 · passed

14 of 20 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PRODUCE AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON GROUND UNDERNEATH BAG-IN-A-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 8
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, DISH ROOM, AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN PREPARATION COOLER, BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PEPSI COOLER FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ORANGE SLIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 25 PARTS PER MILLION OF CHLORINE SOLUTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN PREPARATION COOLER, BAKERY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PEPSI COOLER FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ORANGE SLIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 29
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOUND DEBRIS AND AND FOOD PARTICLES , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed broken door gaskets on 1 door dairy cooler at coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times l.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight yellow buildup on upper interior surfaces of ice machine in rear. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed food and debris build up throughout interior surfaces of all coolers at sandwich and salad station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

JAN 5
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 10
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTATIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DRINK SPLASHES ON WALLS ABOVE THE TEA DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

NOV 23
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES UP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

NOV 22
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES UP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED KNOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY AT THE CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

JUN 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.0F,TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 44.6F,STEAK AT 45.0F,CHEESE AT 45.1F. HELD INSIDE THE LINE PREP COOLER.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS NEAR (BAKERY),TOP OF DISHWASHER AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE PREP AREAS ALSO,INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

AUG 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERS WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILINGS BY THE MOB SINK AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M MAINTAIN.

AUG 13
2015
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED NO TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 45.1F,TURKEY 44.5F, EGGS 45.9F, COMBO(HAM,STEAK,TURKEY,SALAMI)45F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 55.9F,TOMATOES 49F, STEAK 49.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $55.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING AND BOXES ON PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE BAKERS WALK IN COOLER AND ON CEILINGS BY THE MOB SINK AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND M MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 20
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE, TOP OF DISHWASHER AND WIRE RACKS NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

APR 11
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 11
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING.

SEP 6
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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