Panera Bread

6480 Northpoint Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Panera Bread has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Alpharetta sits at 92, putting Panera Bread on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored above consumer product in WIC. PIC moved employee food items to a designated bottom shelf away from consumer product.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
95
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm for the lactic acid sanitizer at the 3C sink. Upon further investigation, EHS that drum was empty and PIC confirmed that there were no drums onsite. PIC have all dishes run through the dishwasher until their new shipment arrives.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several Heavily scored cutting board hanging in the main kitchen. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will discard and replace these cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
86
Jun 26, 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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?

Panera Bread most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Alpharetta average of 92.

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 two times per year on average.