Panera Bread Bakery-Café

2370 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Panera Bread Bakery-Café appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Panera Bread Bakery-Café's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink with food debris including olives. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC instructed employee to clean the sink at the time of inspection
5-205.11
90
Apr 3, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of half and half creamer at room temperature out past 4 hour discard time (container was labeled to be out form 5:20am to 9:20am, and observed out at 11am). Manager discarded creamer at time of inspection, and reviewed time as a control and monitoring for proper discard. 3rd consecutive violation
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed skim milk, almond milk and half and half being held an hour past the discard time at self-serve station. PIC discarded all items
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
86

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 Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Bakery-Café?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Bakery-Café.

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

Panera Bread Bakery-Café most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

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.

How often is Panera Bread Bakery-Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Bakery-Café is inspected around three times per year on average.