Panera Bread

1000 Division Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Panera Bread has three inspections in the public record. Panera Bread was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical East Greenwich restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The following was observed of the plumbing systems: 1) The food prep sink in the catering area was observed with a cup in-side the drain, creating an air-break. 2) The pipes draining from the dish machine and the pre-rinse area was observed with an air-break.
5-202.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The beverage lowboy cooler in the front prep area was observed in poor repair (door/gasket not properly sealing when closed). Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan covers in both walk-in refrigerators have an accumulation of dust.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of debris/food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
Mar 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Egg whites were observed held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The item was observed to be double panned in the hot-holding unit. PIC instructed to remove double pans to allow for proper heating temperatures in the unit. PIC elected to dispose of item instead of reheating. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items in the first sandwich prep unit next to the beverage station was observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. The prep unit was observed to be unplugged. The ambient temperature of the unit observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Due to the unit being unplugged for an unknown amount of time, PIC voluntarily disposed of items.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a trash can. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Panera Bread most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around three 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 around two times per year on average.