PASS
Risk 1 (High)
Panera Bread #6477 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 14, 2025
License Re-Inspection
License #3041500
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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