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 Apr 23, 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?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 22, 2025 to Apr 23, 2026.
Has Panera Bread ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 22, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Inspection
Apr 23, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8FFood temperature
Official Wording
Improper thawing procedures used
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.