Panera Bread

200 High St, Boston, MA 02110

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Panera Bread's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed under the white undercounter cabinet area/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement store area is cluttered with empty bottles inside the clear plastic bags. Discard unused items and organize products so effective cleaning can be done.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Front line behing the counter clean under the cabinet and the floor to remove debris. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving clean reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris . 2 door fridge in the kitchen clean to remove debris and organize.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 23, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address. Pest control report were up to date at the time of the visit. All staff were observed wearing some form of hair restraints during the course of the visit.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nov 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp catering dish machine reads 0 PPM for the chlorine sanitizer. Provide a PPM for the chlorine sanitizer of 50-200 PPM. The PIC reports dish machine will not be used until machine is functioning properly. All items will be washed at the low temp dish machine in the main kitchen. Dish machine is also leaking chemicals during opertion. Repair dish machine to ensure no chemicals leak from the machine during opertion of the machine.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the 5 gallon containers at the catering dish machine in the basement.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor area in the catering freezer in the basement. Clean floor of the walk in bakery freezer. Remove chemical buildup on floor below the catering dish machune in the basement. Replace missing ceiling tile on ceiling above the post mix soda station in the basement. Clean hood in the bakery. Hood is no longer in use. Remove soils buildup. Clean floor under the dish machine in the main kitchen.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 16, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide accurate test kit for measuring the sanitizer at the low temp dish machine in the upstairs kitchen.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Remove ice buildup oln the walk in freezer floor and clean the freezer floor. Also remove soils buildup on the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove worn and soiled pot holders from use in the main kitchen.

590.004/4-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Panera Bread most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panera Bread inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around two times per year on average.

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