What is Panera Bread #987's health inspection score?

Panera Bread #987 has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panera Bread #987 last inspected?

Panera Bread #987 was last inspected on February 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panera Bread #987 have?

Panera Bread #987 has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panera Bread #987 safe to eat at?

Panera Bread #987 has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Panera Bread #987 serve?

Panera Bread #987 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panera Bread #987

Name: Panera Bread #987
Address: 1101 S CANAL ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 79

1101 S CANAL ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/19/2025

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #471 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1101 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND THE FRONT SANDWICH/SOUP PREP AREA. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES, SOUPS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN BAKING COOLER AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A RECORD NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILT-UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE DISH MACHINE. FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE OUTSIDE THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND THE FRONT SANDWICH/SOUP PREP AREA. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP A RECORD OF NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED ALMOND MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 60.7F. ALMOND MILK WAS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $4.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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