Panera Bread
675 N ST CLAIR ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2762080
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE VENT IN FRONT PREP NEAR COFFEE/TEA STATION WITHOUT COVERING. INSTERUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INAQEDUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTURTCED TO INCREASE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No Probe food thermometer, instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 20, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 25, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 20, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER TEMP
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NOT FINISHING ALL 3 CYCLES. ERROR ON DISPLAY COTROLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL DISH WASHING FACILITIES
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.