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PANERA BREAD #987 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PANERA BREAD #987 1101 S CANAL ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
January 21, 2014 Canvass License #1768213
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED HAND SINK ON THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER. ALSO NOTED REAR HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE. MUST REPAIR SINKS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRIITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS,UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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