Panera Bread

289 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature on low temp machine 91 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles loose in seating area Low temp dish machine not rinsing soap - PIC contacted the dishwashing company and are using the 3 bay sink Splash guard missing from hand sink on the side of sink - Ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes in stairway
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Storing boxes from food delivers in rear of establishment of establishment - Uncontained
590.005/5-501.115-C
78
May 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes stored on ground not contained -Outside back of establishment
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
May 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess recycle boxes observed stored at the rear exterior of the building. (Discussed with the PIC to ensure pick up is today)
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC to use 3 bay sink until repairs are complete
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker (blue) observed expired on 8.9.23. PIC has provide an invoice that the hoods were cleaned on 6.16.23. PIC called company to update the sticker. Provide a current sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixture observed loose.Secure the handsink fixture
590.006/6-501.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Panera Bread most recently scored 78 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 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 three times per year on average.