Panera Bread Cafe #6071

1173 N St. Augustine Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread Cafe #6071 has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Valdosta restaurant, which scores around 93. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of peppadew peppers with use by date of 3/17 stored in pull-out drawer and cups of mixed fruit with use thru date of 3/18/26 @ 7:16AM stored in reach-in cooler. COS, All TCS foods stored past disposal date were discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler (WIC) fan guards observed soiled with accumulated dust. Have fan guards properly cleaned/sanitized. Send verification to Bernotta.linder@dph.ga.gov within timely manner.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several bags of chopped romaine lettuce with use thru dates of 7/8/25, 7/11/25, and 7/22/25. Pickled red onions with use by date of 7/21/25 9:18AM and 7/23/25 8:58AM, roasted corn with use by date of 7/19/25 10:23AM, three containers of sliced tomatoes 7/22/25 10:08PM. COS, All TCS food was discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Inside pull-out drawers observed soiled with old food particles, liquid & plastic saran wrapping. Also, Vitamix blender observed soiled. Clean inside drawers and around borders of equipment with build-up and Vitamix blender in a timely manner. Send verification of detailed cleaning/sanitizing of nonfood-contact surfaces to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Old inspection report posted in dining area and drive thru window. This was mentioned during last complaint visit. Ensure current inspection report is posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple GnG fruit cups stored in reach-in cooler past use by date of 6/23/25 3:30PM and 6/24/25 8:34AM and several containers of sliced tomatoes with use by date of 6/23/25 10:07PM. COS, TCS food was discarded by employee and manager.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes observed cooling in 6" deep clear containers and cut cantaloupe in 8qt clear container with lids. COS, Sliced tomatoes and cut cantaloupe were placed on ice bath by staff upon request to properly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Inside pull-out drawers observed soiled and old food particles & plastic saran wrapping. Please clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Three dairy blenders observed with debris inside and around top; Lid also observed soiled and a few utensils. COS, Blenders were taken to back to soak and be cleaned. Utensils were place in 3-compartment sink as well.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Inside pull-out drawers observed soiled and some with old food particles & plastic saran wrapping. Please clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several cartons of milk with expired dates ranging from 12-27-23, 11-28-23, 8-12-23, 1-11/24. COS, Cartons of milk were discarded upon request.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Cafe #6071 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Cafe #6071 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Cafe #6071?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Cafe #6071.

How does Panera Bread Cafe #6071 compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Panera Bread Cafe #6071 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Panera Bread Cafe #6071's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Cafe #6071 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 Cafe #6071 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 Cafe #6071 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Cafe #6071 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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