PANERA BREAD #987 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE 2DR COOLER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT UTILIZE EQUIPMENT UNTIL CDPH UNTAGS COOLER AND IT IS MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 2DR COOLER STATED ABOVE: 2LBS OF TUNA 48.1F VALUE $25.00, 3LBS. OF TURKEY AT 49F VALUE $40.00, 1.5LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.6F VALUE $20.00, 1/2LB OF CUT TOMATOES 48F VALUE $4.00, 1/2 OF CORN AND BEAN SALAD 48F VALUE $4.00, 4LBS OF CHICKEN 50.8F VALUE $15.00 MANAGEMENT WILLINGLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL PRODUCTS STATED ABOVE. PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 DRAIN FLIES AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP LINE ON THE WALLS, IN THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA ON THE WALLS AND ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 9/14/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP AT MEN'S RESTROOM UNDER HANDSINK, AT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE LOADING DOCK AREA, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: MUST REATTACH PVC WALL BEHIND MAIN SANDWICH MAKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST REATTACH PVC WALL BEHIND MAIN SANDWICH MAKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.