Panera Bread #4942

8108 Abercorn St Ste 106-107, Savannah, GA 31406
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Panera Bread #4942 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Savannah restaurant, which scores around 91. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed display of pastries in front food service area to not have protection from overhead contamination. RCA: PIC shall cover displayed food from overhead protection using plastic wrap, glass coverings, or by installing overhead protection. CA: Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. All food, whether on display, being prepared for service or placed for consumer self-service must be protected from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(u)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler condenser to have a leak. RCA: PIC shall have equipment repaired as to ensure safe temperature zone and avoid any possible contamination. All equipment shall remain in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy build-up of frost/ice on the inner walls and bottom surface of front service salad prep top. Observed black build-up in well of steam well. COS: PIC removed food in cooler and cleaned the build-up of ice on walls and bottom surface of prep top. PIC raised temperature of prep top as to prevent any accumulation of food-items. PIC removed steam well container and washed, rinsed and sanitized before replacing. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed old food debris and build-up inside of reach-in coolers, on handles and and front sides. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use utensils with handles faced in both directions where eating portions aren't protected effectively.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4942 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4942 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4942?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4942.

How does Panera Bread #4942 compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Panera Bread #4942 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Panera Bread #4942's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #4942 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #4942 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.