Panera Bread Bakery-Café

1946 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread Bakery-Café has been inspected four times since 2024. Panera Bread Bakery-Café was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Panera Bread Bakery-Café's latest score of 86 falls below the Mesa average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Observed 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in low temperature dishwashing machine. PIC, did not have extra sanitizer to replace sanitizer container. All dishes must be washed rinsed and sanitized in three compartment sink until chemical container for low temp dishwashing machine is replaced. Sanitizer was dispending 700 PPM of lactic acid at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times

4-501.114(F1-2)

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Observed butter with an internal temperature of 70*F, according to label, butter had been restocked less than 30 minutes prior to inspection and was discarded at time of inspection. Please monitor labels and be sure to discard foods that use time as a control for food safety

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce with an internal temperature of 57*f in cold drawers. PIC, stated employee had previously stocked lettuce and was instructed to place into walk-in cooler to rapidly chill when not in use

3-501.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Bakery-Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Bakery-Café on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread Bakery-Café compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Panera Bread Bakery-Café most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Panera Bread Bakery-Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Bakery-Café have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread Bakery-Café 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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