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PANERA BREAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PANERA BREAD 6059 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
June 14, 2016 Canvass License #1475890
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ANY EVIDENCE OF MOLD OR MILDEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED DIRTY WATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR CASH REGISTERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SOAP DISPENSER.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PANINI PRESS' UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PANINI PRESS' UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections