What is Panera Bread's health inspection score?

Panera Bread has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

Panera Bread was last inspected on April 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panera Bread have?

Panera Bread has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panera Bread safe to eat at?

Panera Bread has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Panera Bread serve?

Panera Bread serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panera Bread

Name: Panera Bread
Address: 6059 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 69

6059 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/25/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #892 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 25, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR MILK REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD UNSTUCK TILES AND BROKEN UNDER THE COUNTER AT BAKERY AREA REPAIR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING.DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE, BY THE MOP SINK,UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE FOOD STAIN AT SAID AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED METER HANDSINK FAUCET IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR 11 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS.METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MUST BE ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE NEEDING TO BE REACTIVATED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE WITH SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY EXTERIOR FILTERS OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE NEAR BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SMALL FRANK ESPRESSO MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND DRAIN IN BOTTOM INTERIOR CABINET OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Base deductions−32 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA , AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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