Panera Bread
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Panera Bread was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Panera Bread's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed milk carafes stored for self service @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pooled water inside/outside of upright refrigerated unit near prep sink. Contact company for services and ensure operating in good condition and without leaks
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cold Cuts and Chicken Salad @ 45-46f Time stamp were passed 4 hours ensure proper cooling of all products per cooling procedures. Products should not be covered while in the cooling process
590.003/3-501.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine not registering in low temperature machine have repaired and utilize 3 bay until machine is in good workling order.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
78
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: side exit door at dining room/repair door sweep to remove all daylight
590.006/6-201.17-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: clean grounds around dumpster/do not store dumpster on dirt surface/surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: All the bread cooking racks heavily soiled with grease. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted chipped brown cutting board on the cook line.Replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: White and green cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under the equipment on the cookline and near the back bread ovens soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: All the bread cooking racks heavily soiled with grease. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Noted dirty thermal gloves touching the baked bread. Retrain staff. Person in charge corrected on site and removed the gloves to a diffrent location.
590.003/3-304.11-P
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: In the back prep area near the office observed black small flies on the blue light box. Remove with frequency/Provide pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Paint cans and supplies being stored under booth seating in restaurant. Store elsewhere in a secured area away from FUELSS.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sheet pans and baking pans with buildup of carbon soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under booth seating of visible crumbs and food soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pans pan covered and food equipment being stored under booth seats in dining area. Wash/rinse/sanitiz/air dry. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag above dish machine is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside 3 bay sink 2 compartments was filled with soiled food contact equipment in wash and rinse bay and soapy water inside of sanitizer bay with euipment sitting in solution- _train staff to properly utilize the sink as labeled and sanitizer as instructed. PIC COS
590.004/4-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives and large spoons sitting inside of a pan of sanitizer solution for undetermined amount of time- Remove and properly wash- rinse and sanitize then air dry before storing- COS
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine with Soils around thre interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I observed staff go from one station to another 2 times grabbing gloves and not properly washing hands hand sink behind counter food distribution is dry- Train staff to wash hands before donning gloves
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled food contact equipment on soiled counter and plates with food debris- Properly clean by wash rinsing and sanitizing food contact equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside the handsink is food particles- Handsinks need to be used for handwashing only not as a rinse station clear all food particles from sink and train staff to use for its purpose only
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled tongs and spatulas are on the counter with food particles not submerged in hot water- Provide a dip well for all in use utensils in clean hot water
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize effected areas on production line. Clean soup well and storage areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize effected areas on production line. Clean soup well and storage areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Panera Bread most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around two violations 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.
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