Panera

1800 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Panera has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Panera was last inspected on Nov 12, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the rear prep area observed not working and has a out of order place on it. There are other working handwash sink in the prep area.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Slight debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler and freezer.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed to remove slight debris observed in the prep and storage area.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) activity observed in the food prep areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed in the cold prep unit in the food prep area. - Frozen drips observed on the cooling unit of the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Debris observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water at the handwash sink in the rear food prep area measured at 93 degrees F instead of 100 degrees F. Corrective Action: An "out of order" sign was placed on the sink and the food employees are redirected to a different handwash sink.

46.805

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans stored on the floor instead of elevated to promote cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera.

Has Panera's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera 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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