Panera Bread

613 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI 02865
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Panera Bread's latest score is in line with the Lincoln average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the back prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The tile floor in the kitchen area has area of low grout. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Panera Bread most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

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.