FEB 5
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANERA BREAD #9200.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
251 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY SYRUP AND SOIL BUILD UP UNDERNEATH DISPENSER UNITS ON SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EYEWASH STATION HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK WAS ALSO BEING USED AS AN EYE WASH STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY SYRUP AND SOIL BUILD UP UNDERNEATH DISPENSER UNITS ON SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH SMART POWER LACTIC ACID SANITATION SOLUTION. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH SMART POWER LACTIC ACID SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SINK WAS EMPTIED. AFTER REFILLING SANITIZER NOW READING 700PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Open drinks for staff on food container shelves, instructed to keep away.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing an effective hair restraint, long hair swinging too close to food contact surfaces. Instructed to tuck hair in hair nets.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for foo service managers, instructed to obtain.
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FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate thermometer for prep cooler instructed to provide good working thermometer.
MAR 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint while preparing open foods. instructed to wear.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Heavy dust build-up noted on a piece of equipment next to open trays of bagels, instructed to keep all foods protected from contamination.
APR 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED DISH AREA HANDWASHINK SINK BLOCKED BY DIRTY DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DISHES AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE MICROWAVE ON PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ONE OUT OF THE THREE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INDOOR DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GARBAGE ON FLOOR NEXT TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED THICK SLUDGE-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →