Panera Bread Bakery-Café
A3426 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-46570
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
Aug 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Apr 13, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection, no CFPM was on site. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2025
Sep 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2025RoutinecleanA
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Nov 1, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB°
report emailed to facility manager.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed 2 pans of cut lettuce, and leafy green mix in the front service reach-in cooler at 46-48 deg f . pans were overfilled. also noted reach-in drawer was partially left open in between use. manager coached staff .all removed. also pan of corn at 47-48 deg f, a pan of sliced deli turkey at 47-48 deg f , pan was overfilled. manager removed. manager coached staff to ensure food pan levels are smaller/lower, and coolers are keep closed to ensure all tcs is kept at 41 deg f .
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Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. 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 wet wiping cloth in the back food prep. station left on the food prep. surfaces. informed pic. all removed discared. use of a designated sanitizer solution reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
observed boxes of take out food containers/plates stored on the kitchen back room floor. per manager, received yesterday. suggested to store on a designated shelf to minimize contamination. manager relocated articles. corrected
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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0_ Priority, 0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailedOn 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, 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)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-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Handler Cards: 35,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 35,Signer: courtney bishop
2023
Nov 28, 2023Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2_ Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.report emailed . The 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20 ], [3-501.116],and [14}, [4-501.114] which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.manager on duty will provide on site training to foodservice staff.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Courtney Brandon -facility managers on site
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.*****************automatic dishwasher in use, noted at 0 ppm for chlorine. informed manager. manager ran the machine several times. reading 0ppm for chlorine. manager serviced the equipment at the time of inspection. Chlorine at 50 ppm established. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.**********************observed pans of sliced/ shredded cheese cheese in the front area sandwich preparation temperature at 52 deg f . informed manager manager removed pans. please assure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . also in the front service salad prep. reach-in cooler, noted pan of sliced turkey overfilled , temperature at 52deg f , pan overfilled. manager provided training to staff regarding daily temp. Excess TCs food in temperature danger zone removed by manager. corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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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 →