Panera Bread

3625 Spring Hill Pkwy Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Panera Bread is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jul 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Smyrna restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black soil buildup inside ice bin. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced cheese uncovered and exposed to contamination in prep top #2 in main kitchen. Observed egg whites and egg yolk uncovered and exposed to contamination in cooler drawer in main kitchen. Observed romaine lettuce uncovered and exposed to contamination in walk in cooler . CA: All foods shall be covered and protected from contamination COS: foods covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed, in front food service bakery area, small flies and gnats (about 5) flying around. Observed in back of main kitchen 3 flies near 3 compartment sink and catering prep area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions or using other means such as trapping or insect control devices.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Panera Bread most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Smyrna average of 85.

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.