Panera Bread

1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Warwick sits at 86, putting Panera Bread on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (front), 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 2-door lowboy located in the (bakery)area was not in good repair. Observed holding an ambient temp. of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. No TCS foods observed stored in unit during this inspection. Per PIC, a workorder to service 2-door lowboy has been placed. Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the 2 door lowboy until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: (Cream cheeses) were observed held at (50) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of cream cheese. No other TCS foods were in lowboy at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice plate in ice machine) were observed with residue dripping into ice. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC removed ice and cleaned ice plate at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: 2-door lowboy located in the (bakery) area was not in good repair. Observed holding an ambient temp. of 50-52 degrees Fahrenheit. All TCS foods (cream cheeses) were voluntarily disposed of by PIC. PIC will put in workorder for 2-door lowboy to be serviced. TCS foods shall not be stored in 2-door lowboy until serviced and maintains temp. 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the following area -Dry storage -W/I cooler & W/I freezer -Bagel area -Back area has an accumulation of food debris and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop not properly being air dried. Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (front), is not tight-fitting/needs adjustment. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing of a dump sink located in the back coffee prep area was in poor repair (leak observed pooling underneath).

5-205.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A scoop was observed stored with the handle in direct contact with food. In use utensils must be properly stored between uses in a manner that protects from contamination.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils (forks) in the front food prep area are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives and the blades of a slicer were observed in poor repair (observed pitted). Equipment and utensils must be kept in good repair. PIC too items out of service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tiled floors near the ware-washing and ice machine areas were in poor repair (re-grouting needed). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

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

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Panera Bread most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 around two times per year on average.

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