Panera Bread
1653 W Congress PKWY STE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2808726
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 26, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHEET TRAYS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CRUMBS ON THE BOTTOM AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SHEET TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 12, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER. FOUND: TWO CONTAINERS OF HAM (51.0F-57.2F),TWO CONTAINERS OF SALAMI (51.5F), TWO CONTAINERS OF MOZZARELLA (50.1F-51.6F), TWO CONTAINERS OF GRILLED CHICKEN 49.6F-51.0F), SMOKED CHICKEN (51.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (59.7F), TURKEY (56.8F), CHICKEN SALAD (50.1F), TWO CONTAINERS OF STEAK (52.0F), HUMMUS (48.6F), CARMELIZED ONION (49.0F), AMERICAN AND PROVLONE CHEESE(51.2F), SALA VERDE (48.0F), MIXED LEAFY GREENS (48.0F), AND TWO CONTAINERS OF CORN (50.1F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 125LBS AT $230 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAG PLACED ON UNIT, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHEET TRAYS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CRUMBS ON THE BOTTOM AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SHEET TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SEVRINING AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 11, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, FOUNTAIN POP NOZZLES, AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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May 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 17, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 8, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 28, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH ELECTRIC OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 7, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS (EGGS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED EGG COOKER NOT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE DUE TO FUSE ISSUE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT EQUIPMENT AT 135.OF.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN LOBBY NEAR DRINK STATION,HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.MUST CAULK UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN MAIN KITCHEN AND WALL BASE NEAR DRINK STATION.MUST GROUT FLOOR DRAIN IN MAIN & REAR PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH ELECTRIC OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.