Panera Bread

115 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Panera Bread, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Sanitizers criteria-chemicals” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine at low temperature warewashing machine tested at over 200ppm with health inspector's and location's test strips; a service call was placed to repair warewashing machine and location will use their three compartment sink to wash wares until that point. Sanitizer from low temperature warewashing machine should be at manafactuerer's instructions concentration.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was not able to provide answers regarding proper cold holding hot holding cooling and illness policy. Provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There is no certified food protection manager certificate posted; provide and post CFPM certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ramp into walkin damaged Sharp lifting metal noted- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Testing at 0ppm Make proper repairs to maintain sanitizer at 50-100ppm Establishment will use 3 bay sink with 300ppm quats from the automated sanitizer dispenser to wash and sanitize all equipment. Establishment has discontinued using tableware and will use disposable until proper repairs are made
590.004/4-204.117-PF
90
Sep 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in low temperature dish machine dispensing at above 100ppm- Make repairs Equipment shall be washed/rinsed/sanitized in the 3 bay sink Disposable tableware shall be used until proper repairs are made
590.007/7-204.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of floor including in bakery and in warewashing area with heavily worn grout- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers criteria-chemicals” 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 74 out of 100, which is lower 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panera Bread inspected?

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