Panera Bread
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Panera Bread five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Fayetteville average 82, so Panera Bread trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in warewashing area blocked by cart. COS. CA: PIC moved items. Code: Hand sinks shall be accessible at all times to employees.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the current inspection report was not posted in the dining area and the drive thru; a previous score of 98 was posted and not the current score of 92. CA: The most current inspection report shall be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of containers. COS. Unstacked and PIC properly informed employee. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be properly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris and food on the floor throughout the facility. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belonging (hat) stored with and above food prep surfaces. COS. CA: Removed. Code: Employee items and activities shall be in a designated area to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling and preparing food while wearing watches and rings. COS. CA: Items removed. Code: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical information bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
70
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling and preparing food while wearing bracelets. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical information bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of containers. COS. Unstacked. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be properly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak under hand sink in ware washing area. CA: Plumbing systems and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris and food on the floor throughout the facility, especially the walk ins. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the inspection report was not posted in the drive thru window. CA: At a minimum, the top third of the inspection report shall be posted in the drive thru window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris and food on the floor throughout the facility, especially the walk ins. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee dump a drink down the hand sink at the drive thru. COS. Employee educated on only using hand sinks for washing hands. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several employees handling and preparing food who were wearing watches and bracelets. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
86
May 28, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored uncovered. CA: Food shall be stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat being thawed in stagnant water. COS. Meat put under running water. CA: When thawing, TCS foods shall be submerged under running water that does not exceed 70 F.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on non-food contact surfaces. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris, food and dirt on the floor. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?
Panera Bread most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fayetteville average of 82.
Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around three times per year on average.
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