Panera Bread #6126
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
55
Score
Panera Bread #6126 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Panera Bread #6126 was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Odessa restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested chlorine 10ppm three times, operator primed sanitation solution and tested again 50ppm
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned counter and no hand wash before changing gloves to engage food preparation, discussed with operator and he washed hand properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Operator refilled it
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaged food preparation
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup.
23-03-4
55
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Asiago cheese (46F - Cold Holding) (prepped 7/30 10:45am )in reach in cooler by front line. Manager removed it to walk in cooler to cool. Second temp 43F at 11:08 am **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for bacon
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown color cutting boards has deep cut and unable clean anymore on prep coolers in front line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by Walk in Freezer Operator refilled it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Forks and spoon stored in soiled container in front line
10-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee is wearing stone ring and bracelet to prepare food
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling and wall soiled with accumulated dust at corner, above monitor in prep
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior in front line have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on top of cooked meat and washed vegetables in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shawarma seasoning container soiled buildup Soda machine exterior of soda nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in drive thru area
05-09-4
41
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On prep line.
12B-01-4
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station on cook line Manager on duty replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -No written plan available. Operator states there is a digital copy she cannot find. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090, Time as a Public Health control handout. Established with operator what was being held on time. As follows; -Scrambled eggs -Sausage Pattie's -2% Milk -Half and half -Almond milk
03F-10-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Arugula label on container of cooked chicken , old. Manager on duty removed incorrect label **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground on right side of dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in hand washing station near office. -Hand washing station near ice bin in back
29-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee bin with food stored on top shelf of walk-in above food. Manager on duty moved employee bin **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
64
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented can present-on shelf in dry storage. See stop sale. One can of pepperoncini. Operator placed in office for retuned to vendor. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of cooling unit was not turned on. Operator placed items in ice and turn on unit. tomatoes (51F - Cooling) rechecked 42F tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) rechecked 43F chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding) rechecked 41F cheese feta (53F - Cold Holding) rechecked 42F Milk at cooler at drive thru 47F, operator moved to walk-in cooler, rechecked 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Sanitizer solution chlorine, not at the proper minimum strength. Initial test of ppm was 0. Operator prime machine and rechecked - chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator found correct test strip and used to check dish machine sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back of kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels in the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Denuded can of pepperoncini on shelf in dry storage. Manager removed can from use. *Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Broken thermometer in cooler near drive thru. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Onions and avocados stored over prepped ready to eat food. Operator rearranged product on shelf correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #6126 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6126 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #6126?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #6126.
How does Panera Bread #6126 compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Panera Bread #6126 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Panera Bread #6126's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #6126 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #6126 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 #6126 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6126 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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