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Panera Bread #6477

168 N State St, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 10, 2026

4

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 10, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH SELF SERVICE DRINK DISPENSERS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 10, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2025License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2025LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Panera Bread #6477 — questions

Did Panera Bread #6477 pass its last health inspection?
Panera Bread #6477 at 168 N State St was inspected on Aug 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Panera Bread #6477?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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