Panera Bread

270-05 76 Avenue, Queens, NY 11004
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Panera Bread appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies”, showing up two times.

Panera Bread scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Nov 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Panera Bread most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panera Bread inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected roughly once per year on average.