PANERA BREAD #6149

1653 W Congress PKWY STE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

11 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 26, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHEET TRAYS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CRUMBS ON THE BOTTOM AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SHEET TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
2. ComplaintMar 12, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER. FOUND: TWO CONTAINERS OF HAM (51.0F-57.2F),TWO CONTAINERS OF SALAMI (51.5F), TWO CONTAINERS OF MOZZARELLA (50.1F-51.6F), TWO CONTAINERS OF GRILLED CHICKEN 49.6F-51.0F), SMOKED CHICKEN (51.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (59.7F), TURKEY (56.8F), CHICKEN SALAD (50.1F), TWO CONTAINERS OF STEAK (52.0F), HUMMUS (48.6F), CARMELIZED ONION (49.0F), AMERICAN AND PROVLONE CHEESE(51.2F), SALA VERDE (48.0F), MIXED LEAFY GREENS (48.0F), AND TWO CONTAINERS OF CORN (50.1F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 125LBS AT $230 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAG PLACED ON UNIT, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SHEET TRAYS IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CRUMBS ON THE BOTTOM AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SHEET TRAYS AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassJun 9, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SEVRINING AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
4. ComplaintDec 11, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, FOUNTAIN POP NOZZLES, AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
5. CanvassMay 2, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6. Short Form ComplaintApr 17, 2023

   0 infractions

7. Short Form ComplaintMar 8, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
8. CanvassJan 6, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
9. License Re-InspectionOct 28, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH ELECTRIC OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10. LicenseOct 7, 2021

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS (EGGS)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED EGG COOKER NOT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE DUE TO FUSE ISSUE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT EQUIPMENT AT 135.OF.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN LOBBY NEAR DRINK STATION,HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.MUST CAULK UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN MAIN KITCHEN AND WALL BASE NEAR DRINK STATION.MUST GROUT FLOOR DRAIN IN MAIN & REAR PREP AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH ELECTRIC OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
11. LicenseSep 16, 2021

    0 infractions