Panera Bread

Q: When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Q: What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

Q: How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Woodstock?

Panera Bread most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Woodstock average of 83.

Q: Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

Q: 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.

2625 Towne Lake Pkwy Ste 100, Woodstock, GA 30189

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Panera Bread stretching back to 2024. Panera Bread was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Woodstock restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the front staff handled the money/card and wore gloves to grab the bread without washing hands. COS by washing hands. Observed another staff member in the back kitchen picked trash from the floor, threw it in the trash can and handled food without washing hands and changing gloves. COS by discarding the food, washed hands and changed gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine dispensing chlorine at <10 ppm. Chlorine must dispense at 50 ppm. COS by priming dish machine. Chlorine then dispensed at 50 ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed significant mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Mold was observed in ice chute and where ice is formed. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in. Must clean and sanitized shelves.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable employee health policy in place. The digital forms online do not show employee acknowledgment (i.e., e-signature), they only show manager acknowledgment. If not possible to do online, must maintain hard copies onsite and ensure they are easily accessible.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in. Must clean and sanitized shelves.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed areas of low grout in front and back kitchen areas. Floors must be regrouted.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed mold build-up along silicone lining at 3-comp sink. Mold must be removed.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Hair was hanging down. 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. COS by putting on hat. NOTE: please advise that even though a hat is being worn, hair still must be pulled back as all loose hair must be restrained.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed lactic acid sanitizer wipes for dining area at 0 ppm. COS by making fresh sanitizer at proper concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Woodstock?

Panera Bread most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Woodstock average of 83.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.

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