Panera Bread

17 Blackfan St, Boston, MA 02115
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Panera Bread is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers multiasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to work stations wearing same disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 hand sink paper towel dispensers are empty - Per PIC no extra rolls are in stock PIC reach out to other locations in the area to borrow paper towel rolls
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - I provided via email during inspection
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bakery discolored Walls and attachments throughout are soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Manual warewashing equipment chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizing solution Smart power 1130 PPM - I review with PIC how to delute solution unit the chemical/dish washing company can respond Low temp dish machine Chlorine 200 PPM PIC is attempting to contact chemical/dish company without success All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink and PIC will ensure sanitizer is at the proper PPM
590.004/4-501.115-C
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.