Panera Bread

50-05 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread three times, with records going back to 2023. Panera Bread was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Panera Bread on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90
Jul 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
90
Aug 15, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.

How often is Panera Bread inspected?

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