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Restaurant: Panera Bread
Address: 616 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: May 22, 2012

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All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR LOPEZ CONTACTED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR REAR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL LINE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR DINING ROOM GARBAGE CABINETS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, NEXT TO REAR PROOF BOX.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT CASHIER/PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST CLEAN. LEAK UNDER ABOVE MENTIONED SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE UNTIL TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PANINI PRESSES.
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE ROLLING BAKER'S RACKS, AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/14/12 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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