1938 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Logan SquareA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Foods held at unsafe temperatures were discarded after cooler malfunction; black slime found in ice machine.
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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OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE PREP COOLER. HARD BOILED WHOLE EGGS @ 57.2F, BEEF @ 54.5F, COOKED RICE @ 55.7. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER DISCOVERED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLER HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. COOLER TURNED ON AND REGAINED ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE FOR CONSUMPTION) WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE PARTICULARLY AT THE UPPER ICE SHOOT WHERE ICE IS DISPENSED AND THE PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Panera Bread #1152 has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 13, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.