PANERA BREAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed (20 )live fruit flies(gnats) in rear kitchen areas by dish machine area, and by rear storage shelving, at time of complaint inspection, also observed door by bakery area had 1/4 inch gap/opening on top of doors, and 1/4 inch gap on bottom of doors, outer openings not protected.Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and around dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bakery area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Dish machine equipment, door, shelving not clean had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, Bakery rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front display area cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under bakery shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen areas under prep tables/equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors by dish machine areas, and 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting, detailed cleaning.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls by dish machine areas, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls by dish machine areas, and by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.