What is Panera Bread #6149's health inspection score?

Panera Bread #6149 has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panera Bread #6149 last inspected?

Panera Bread #6149 was last inspected on March 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panera Bread #6149 have?

Panera Bread #6149 has 14 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panera Bread #6149 safe to eat at?

Yes, Panera Bread #6149 has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Panera Bread #6149 serve?

Panera Bread #6149 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panera Bread #6149

Name: Panera Bread #6149
Address: 1653 W Congress PKWY STE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 94

1653 W Congress PKWY STE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•Near West Side

Ranked #28 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) 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.

Location

1653 W Congress PKWY STE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionPass with Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SEVRINING AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA WITH LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, FOUNTAIN POP NOZZLES, AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−4 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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