What is Panera Bread #6477's health inspection score?

Panera Bread #6477 has a SafeDine safety score of 68 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 #6477 last inspected?

Panera Bread #6477 was last inspected on October 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panera Bread #6477 have?

Panera Bread #6477 has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panera Bread #6477 safe to eat at?

Panera Bread #6477 has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Panera Bread #6477 serve?

Panera Bread #6477 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panera Bread #6477

Name: Panera Bread #6477
Address: 168 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60601
Rating: 68

168 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

American•The Loop

Ranked #540 of 871 in The LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-18 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (68/100) 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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168 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60601

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Oct 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 25

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 84.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 135.9F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 43.5F. OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON WALK-IN COOLER AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH DOORS AND MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER POOLED ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF RACK OVEN AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FROM BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN REAR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM OVEN RACK AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH SURFACE SURROUNDING RAISED OUTER AREA OF FLOOR SINKS, IN DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RAISED OUTER AREA OF FLOOR SINKS IN SAID AREAS SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, FLOORS AND FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−49 pts

Aug 25

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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