JUL 18
2014
PASS · 0 violations
PANERA CARES.
Chicago Health Dept
616 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
8 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2014.
Last inspected Jul 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 11
2014
FAIL 4 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1434568 DATED 4/4/14. #32-CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #35-MUST SEAL ALL THE OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE REAR WATER HEATER AREA AND INSIDE THE SODA ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE THE BREAD CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET TO STORE STOCKS INSIDE THE SODA ROOM. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
APR 4
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM, AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BAKERY AREA , ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,UNDER THE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WATER HEATER AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. HOLE ON THE CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE REAR WATER HEATER AREA, AND INSIDE THE SODA ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CLEAN THE STAINED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 19
2013
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
AUG 12
2013
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SANDWICH COOLER ON FAR RIGHT FOUND AT 52.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-7862 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ARTICHOKE SPREAD AT 56.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.4F AND 52.5F, CHEESE AT 53.6F, HAM AT 60F, STEAK AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS TOTAL AT $300.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY (UPPER WATER RESERVOIRS) AND PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS ON DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS/CREVICES ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. METAL FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG REAR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAP. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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FEB 21
2013
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN FOOD CONTAINERS AND COOLER LID INSIDE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. MUST REMOVE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MAY 22
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/14/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
MAY 14
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE UNTIL TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PANINI PRESSES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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