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Panera Bread #1152

Chain

1938 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Logan Square

Jun 20, 2023 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Multiple employees not wearing hair restraints; dirty soda dispensers, floor drains, and prep surfaces throughout facility.

Key Findings

  • Several employees working without effective hair restraints or beard guards.
  • Soda dispensing system drain and ice chute at to-go window were dirty and not maintained.
  • Floor drains in prep areas and under equipment were stained with dirt and food debris; floors throughout prep areas, walk-in cooler, and storage areas had visible dirt and debris.
  • Backsplash wall at three-compartment sink and faucet were extremely dirty; emergency eyewash station improperly attached to hand-washing sink faucet.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #40 โ€” PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector's Notes:

2-402.11---- NOTED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD GUARDS FOR EMPLOYEES.

Violation code #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.13--- TOGO WINDOW SODA DISPENSING SYSTEMS DRAIN AND PLASTIC ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Panera Bread #1152 has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 13, 2026.

Aug 13, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Aug 5, 2026Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Apr 8, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Apr 1, 2025Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Apr 22, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Apr 12, 2024Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Aug 23, 2023Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

13 violations
Jun 20, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Jun 14, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Jun 12, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jan 17, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jan 13, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Sep 30, 2022Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Sep 1, 2022Conditional

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations