PANERA BREAD #987 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT HELD AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURES ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. EGGS -132.1 AND 138.9 AND SAUSAGES HELD AT 128 DEGREES IN PANS WITH INSERTS ON THE BOTTOM IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR, AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

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: CLEAN SPILLS, DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP/DISPLAY AREA ABOVE THE UNCOVERED SOURDOUGH BREADS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR RIGHT SIDE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR RIGHT SIDE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.