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PANERA BREAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PANERA BREAD 6059 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
December 6, 2016 Canvass License #1475890
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON UNDERSIDE WHERE ICE IS MADE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER IN IT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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