Panera Bread

625 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Panera Bread, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 91, putting Panera Bread on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dish washing Machine measured more than 25 Psi during the sanitization cycle.
511-6-1.05(6)(m)
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One employee was observed wearing wrist bracelet while preparing food.
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dish washing Machine measured 0ppmm of Chlorine when measured with a chemical test kit.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Two employees were observed wearing wrist watches while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
86
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 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 Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Panera Bread most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 91.

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.