Panera Bread Bakery-Café
A2370 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix 85085
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52345
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Jul 30, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed handwashing sink with food debris including olives. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC instructed employee to clean the sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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.
Mar 19, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC
Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Establishment had a 3rd repeat for Violation #24, and was signed up for AMC class on 4/6 at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of romaine lettuce and spring mix holding at 56-60*F in small salad unit on main prep line. Per manager, items had been in unit for less than 4 hours and were placed into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 41*F before re-using. Unit was unplugged - plugged back in at time of inspection - reviewed proper monitoring of TCS foods and coolers. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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 container of half and half creamer at room temperature out past 4 hour discard time (container was labeled to be out form 5:20am to 9:20am, and observed out at 11am). Manager discarded creamer at time of inspection, and reviewed time as a control and monitoring for proper discard. 3rd consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
2024
Aug 21, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed skim milk, almond milk and half and half being held an hour past the discard time at self-serve station. PIC discarded all items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Feb 13, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.PIC emailed copy of report.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, 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ki H
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: 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. Observed packets of butter by the bread station on time as a control. Butter was put out on the counter at 11:00am and was set to be thrown out at 3:00pm. At time of inspection (4:25pm) butter was still on the counter and was embargoed. PIC threw the butter away and we discussed being on top of checking time as a control logs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Aug 25, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed. Notes;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.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 6,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Bailey L.
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. In the small reach in unit in the back hallway by the walk in cooler, observed containers of American Cheese at 50*F and smoked gouda at 50*F. All cold holding, temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are required to be 41*F or below. One container of American cheese was prepared an hour prior and was placed back in the walk in cooler to cool. One container of American and 2 containers of gouda were in the unit since the day prior. Unit was holding at 49-51*F on inspectors min/max thermometer. Three containers from yesterday were embargoed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. At time of inspection, the small reach in cooler in the back hallway by the walk in cooler was holding at 49 to 51*F on inspectors min/max thermometer. Unit was being used for TCS foods. All units used for cold holding TCS foods must be kept under 41*F. Until unit is repaired, establishment will be utilizing other units. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →