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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Panera Bread #6477

168 N State St

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 10, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE DRINK DISPENSERS.

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, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 8, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 43.5F. OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH DOORS AND MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF RACK OVEN AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FROM BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN REAR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM OVEN RACK AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON SMOOTH SURFACE SURROUNDING RAISED OUTER AREA OF FLOOR SINKS, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RAISED OUTER AREA OF FLOOR SINKS IN SAID AREAS SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 18, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

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