More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
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When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 6, 2026. The result listed by County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality was “Grade A” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Aug 11, 2023 to Jan 6, 2026.
Has Panera Bread ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 11, 2023.
Floor, walls and ceilings - built, maintained, clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source
Site Investigation
Oct 3, 2023
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode 33Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood contact surfaces clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source
Re-inspection
Sep 12, 2023
Not scored
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 12, 2023 · Original Source
Status Verification
Sep 5, 2023
Not scored
1 recorded violation
minorCode —Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
No Valid Permit
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Warewashing facilities -installed, maintained, used; Test strips available
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.