PlateScore

Panera Bread Bakery-Café

A

7635 W Bell Rd, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-52709

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

94
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 8, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 12, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 14, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 8, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)May 6, 2026 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)97
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 6, 2026Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - lettuce, provolone)--Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean (i.e. - floor drains, flooring under and between equipment)

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Food containers found stored stacked and wet in drying area.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Properly allow food equipment to air dry prior to assembly or stacking. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Extra soup ladles found in disrepair.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair/replace all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. PIC discarded ladles found in disrepair at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

High touch areas (i.e. - equipment door handles) and interiors of refrigeration equipment have buildup of residues and debris.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Jan 8, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Shelving units in walk-in cooler has buildup of residues.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Residue buildup found on structural surfaces (i.e. wall of warewashing area; ceiling air vents in dining area).

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jun 11, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Dishmachine measuring less than 10 ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to set up three compartments sink for warewashing until dishmachine can be maintained so as to provide 50-100 ppm. Second consecutive violation.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Build up of trash and organic matter behind and under all kitchen equipment. Exterior of soda machine has buildup of syrup residues. Instructed person in charge to clean.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-703.11

Inspector's notes

Dishmachine measuring 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket empty. Instructed person in charge to set up three compartment sink. Three compartment sink auto dispenser is dispensing at 0 ppm sink and surface sanitizer. Hand poured sink and surface sanitizer to meet proper measurements. Reviewed three sink warewashing with person in charge. Instructed person in charge to not use dishmachine until maintained so as to provide 50-100 ppm chlorine.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-703.11 - Priority: Hot Water and Chemical-Methods; Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Floors under all equipment in back food preparation/dish areas have buildup of trash and debris. Instructed person in charge to clean.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Jul 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Facility is in progress of installing a new walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to submit a minor remodel to Environmental Health Services Plan Review.

Jan 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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-181.Award: A,Signer: Jennifer R

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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 →