More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 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 Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 27, 2026.
Has Panera Bread ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 1, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Inspection
Mar 27, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
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 New York State Department of Health, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
May 16, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2025
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 5AFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 1, 2024
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 14APests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents present
In Plain English
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.
Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.