Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Panes Bread Cafe
3002 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 23, 2026
19
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 23, 2026
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTREUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MALFUNCTIONING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Panes Bread Cafe — questions
- Did Panes Bread Cafe pass its last health inspection?
- Panes Bread Cafe at 3002 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Panes Bread Cafe?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE AREA FLOOR DRAIN EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, INSTREUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS 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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