Panera Bread Bakery-Café
A2845 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85004
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-33004
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Apr 29, 2025Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via e-mail.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of organic matter on roof of microwave. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized microwave ceiling at time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed hard-boiled eggs and an open container of TCS sauce in walk-in cooler without date marking. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Jan 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision present at handwashing sink located on far side of cook line. Person-in-charge (PIC) restocked handwashing sink with paper towels at time of inspection. Ensure hand drying provision at all handwashing sinks is readily accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, American cheddar cheese, sliced ham, sliced turkey, cut cucumbers, caramelized onions, pulled chicken, grilled chicken, cut tomatoes, pre-cut salad mix, pre-cut salami, roasted corn, salsa verde, hummus, chicken salad, and tuna salad located on farthest cold top next to egg cooking station range in temperature between 50*F and 56*F. Per PIC, food products were moved from the walk-in and placed in cold top at approximately 5:30 AM to 6:00 AM. PIC stated all food products in cold top were under temperature as a public health control. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control, all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Cold holding unit has minimum temperature of 27*F, confirmed via minimum/maximum thermometer. PIC stated cold top lid is broken and does not properly attach to unit. PIC stated ice baths and individual lids will be used to keep TCS foods at the proper temperature until the lid can be repaired. Policy for time as a public health control was also discussed with PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed scoop with handle in contact with lettuce in left front cold top on cook line. PIC relocated scoop to a clean and dry location at time of inspection. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
2024
Jul 2, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.OF NOTE: Discussed proper handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed scoop with handle in contact with lettuce in tabletop prep cooler. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report delivered via email.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Suri Zebadua
2023
Jul 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.Inspection report emailed to establishment and confirmed received. No County legal action will result from this inspectionThe Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 5,Signer: Lucy Nieds
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →