Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224

3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observations: -The handwash sink hot water temperature in the employees’ toilet room was measured between 82–91°F. *The bathroom was taken out of service, and employees were instructed to use the nearest restroom at the CHOP Berger Center, located by the rear exit door, where the hot water temperature was measured over 100°F. -No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the toilet room at the CHOP Berger Center to remind food employees to wash their hands. *The person in charge provided a handwashing reminder sign for the toilet room during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Thermometer provided & accurate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment were not available or readily accessible inside the walk-in cooler and one could prep refrigerator. *The person in charge provided a thermometer for both units during the inspection.
46.562
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris along the floor perimeter inside both the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. -Food splash residue inside one of the under-counter refrigerators in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A lidded/covered trash receptacle was not observed in the all genders employees’ toilet room for the disposal of feminine hygiene waste products.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris was observed behind the kitchen equipment in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -The door gasket on the walk-in freezer was detached. -The exterior cover of one of the cold prep refrigerators in the food preparation area was detached. New Violation.
46.671
67
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Lidded/covered trash receptacle not provided in the toilet room for the disposable of feminine hygiene waste products. New Violation.
46.882(b)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #4224 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.