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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Panera Bread

6059 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.FINAL RINSE AT 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR MILK REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING. DEBRIS AND GRIME UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT SAID AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 27, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11 - FOUND NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES UPON ARRIVAL WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, DELI MEAT, ETC.) CERTIFICATES POSTED, BUT NEITHER OF THE TWO POSTED MANAGERS PRESENT AND NO OTHER MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE PRESENT. PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE SHOWED UP AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 20, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE OF THREE COMPONENTS IS UNABLE TO BE USED AS ONE OF TWO FAUCETS IS COMPLETELY MISSING, AND THE SECOND FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH THE REMAINING COMPARTMENT TO FILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE ABLE TO BE USED IS AVAILABLE FOR USE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED SHELVES IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ON THE STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND ANY SPILLAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FAUCET AND HANDLES OF HAND SINK IN SALAD/SANDWICH PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND MOVING WHEN TURNING HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 14, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR,A BUILD UP OF BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

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