Panera Bread

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. 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 zero violations each.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Panera Bread is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front line lettuce cooler closest to register with an ambient air temperature of 42.8*F. Unit was cold holding cut lettuce at 43*F-54*F. PIC stated lettuce is brought from walk-in and placed in unit at opening, 1 hour prior. PIC moved lettuce back to walk-in to rapidly cool to 41*F at time of inspection. Observed bottom drawer of unit does not smoothly close, and has to be forced shut. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC stated unit will not be used to hold TCS foods until repairs can be made. Establishment observed to have adequate cold holding equipment

4-301.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker cap at mop sink loose and slightly disconnected from faucet. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Panera Bread most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread 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 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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