Panera Bread

600 Chastain Rd Nw Ste 135, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Kennesaw restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed arugula and ranch holding above 41f in the prep top cooler next to the hand sink in the front food service area. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41f or below when cold holding. COS: Items discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical wipe bucket stored above the small prep top cooler in the front food service. C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: Moved to bottom rack with other chemicals.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Can opener blade, utensil above warewash sinks, and slicing equipment stored for use all observed with food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Removed for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food prep staff with hair and beard longer than .5" observed working without proper hair or beard restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Heavy food debris observed in Front Food Service Prep Units and shelves in Baker's Walk-in Cooler. CA: All non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor tiles in front of Walk-in Freezer door observed broken or missing. Floors observed dirty and in need of sweeping/mopping in dry storage and Baker's Walk-in Cooler. CA: Physical facilities must be kept clean and in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Panera Bread most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kennesaw average of 88.

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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