Panera Bread Bakery-Café
A°1946 S Signal Butte Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-51929
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history7 on record
2026
May 7, 2026Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon reinspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed many fruit flies in the dishwashing area. Observed fruit flies on the serving line with fruit flies inside of arugula in the reach-in cooler. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed standing water accumulation underneath the dishwasher and three compartment sink. Please eliminate standing water and maintain area clean to prevent pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 28, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation2 coreC°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in final rinse. All chemical dishwashers must dispense 50-100ppm of chlorine in final rinse to ensure sanitization of food contact surfaces. Upon inspection, sanitizer bucket was empty. Bucket was changed and a concentration of 50 ppm of chlorine was achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods in the walk-in with internal temperatures ranging from 50-54*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Observed TCS foods in the reach-in units on the serving lines with internal temperatures ranging from 45-48*F. Food on the serving line had come from the walk-in earlier that morning. According to manager, walk-in went down overnight and was fixed earlier that morning. Ambient temperature of the walk-in was 41*F at time of inspection. All TCS foods stored in the walk-in were embargoed at time of inspection. All TCS foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below to prevent pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Observed lettuce and spring mix in the reach-in crisper drawers on the serving line with internal temperatures of 47-49*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, lettuce had been placed in the crisper drawers from a reach-in unit on the line earlier. Reach-in unit was functioning properly. Lettuce was moved back to reach-in unit 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 lettuce crisper unit with an ambient temperature of 45*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding units must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. A re-inspection for crisper drawers will be conducted by 5/7/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Observed many fruit flies in the dishwashing area. Observed fruit flies on the serving line with fruit flies inside of arugula in the reach-in cooler. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring
Inspector's notes
Observed standing water accumulation underneath the dishwasher and three compartment sink. Please eliminate standing water and maintain area clean to prevent pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Nov 12, 2025Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in low temperature dishwashing machine. PIC, did not have extra sanitizer to replace sanitizer container. All dishes must be washed rinsed and sanitized in three compartment sink until chemical container for low temp dishwashing machine is replaced. Sanitizer was dispending 700 PPM of lactic acid at time of inspection. Please test regularly to ensure proper levels are maintained at all times.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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.
Jun 23, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.
2024
Dec 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 18, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed butter with an internal temperature of 70*F, according to label, butter had been restocked less than 30 minutes prior to inspection and was discarded at time of inspection. Please monitor labels and be sure to discard foods that use time as a control for food safety.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed lettuce with an internal temperature of 57*f in cold drawers. PIC, stated employee had previously stocked lettuce and was instructed to place into walk-in cooler to rapidly chill when not in use.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 2,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA - TH,Signer: Fernando Ramirez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed breaded chicken on steam table with an internal temperature of 110*F. According to PIC, chicken is discarded every 30 minutes for quality purposes and discarded chicken at time of inspection. Ensure all hot TCS foods are kept at or above 135*F. 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 grilled chicken, sliced tomato, lettuce, ham, chicken salad, tuna salad spinach, teriyaki chicken and quinoa with an internal temperature of 45-48*f in prep table. PIC stated items had recently been prepped and placed all items under ice to help cool down rapidly. All cold held TCS foods must be at or below 41*f at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed chicken thighs with an internal temperature of 51*f cooling down in a tightly wrapped container on make table . PIC voluntarily discarded thighs at time of inspection and discussed importance of proper cooling methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →