Panera Bread

4931 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Panera Bread stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Panera Bread's latest score is in line with the Mesa average of 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed several missing tiles in a wet area, in the walkin. Talked to staff about correction. Ensure that missing tiles are replaced and all floors are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent
6-101.11
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bleach dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 2 fresh cycles. Talked to staff about test strips. Set the 3 compartment sink up in the mean time. Ensure that bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical dish machine with 0ppm sanitizer concentration. PIC will discontinue use and have employees use 3 comp sink until repair is made. Discussed proper chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50-100ppm
4-501.114(A-E)
86
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “manual and mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Panera Bread most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mesa average of 95.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around one violation 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.