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Panera Bread - 161 Wash. Ave Ext

161 Washington Avenue Extension

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Panera Bread - 161 Wash. Ave Ext last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
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?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Panera Bread - 161 Wash. Ave Ext ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 8AContamination

Official Wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 9DOther

Official Wording

Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 8AContamination

Official Wording

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jan 22, 2024

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 1HContamination

Official Wording

Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source