Panera Bread

104 Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30121

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Panera Bread has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Cartersville facility scores 90, putting Panera Bread on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food prep employee use sanitizer wipes while wearing gloves, then proceed to begin prepping food with the same gloves. CA: Hands should be washed after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands and before placing new gloves on the hands between switching tasks. COS: Employee stopped and washed hands and placed new gloves on before continuing prep

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of Time and Temperature Control for Safety foods prepared this morning cooling covered in the walk in cooler: smoked shredded chicken CA: Foods should be cooled with an active and approved cooling method to ensure cooling parameters are met. (135-> 70 in 2hrs and 70-> 41 in 4 hrs) COS: PIC removed lids from containers

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling food wearing watch and bracelets. CA: Food prep employees may not wear jewelry on their arms or hands while engaging in food prep. COS: PIC instructed employee to remove jewelry.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

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

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (chili, bistro onion soup) reheated to less than 165F (see temp log). Foods were initially cooked and cooled down the day prior and began reheating at 6:30am and at 10:15am were not properly reheated. Reheated TCS foods must reach 165F within 2 hours. CA: PIC discarded foods.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cleaned pans stacked wet. CA: Discussed relocating pans to properly air dry prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed salad prep cooler drawers holding TCS items greater than 41F. PIC verified items have been out of temp longer than 4hrs. CA: PIC discarded TCS food items and placing work order on cooler gaskets

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed unopened half gallon of milk in reach-in cooler with manufacturer date of 4/20/25. CA: PIC discarded milk

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food item not holding 41F or below longer than 4 hrs( sliced Cucumber 47F ). CA: PIC discarded TCS food item.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time and temperature control for safety (TCS) food not cold held &leq;41°F at the oven cold bar: spinach 59°F, shredded cheese 63°F; see temps. CA: PIC checked the bar and it had not been turned on; PIC immediately discarded the out of temperature foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling food wearing watch and bracelets. CA: Instructed PIC that all food employees must remove watches/bracelets/hair bands/ etc from wrists before washing hands to begin working with food. PIC had employees remove the items.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Panera Bread most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

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 two times per year on average.

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