Panera Bread
A1825 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53588
Score based on 8 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 history9 on record
2026
Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2025
Jun 13, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC1) chemicals shall be store below food contact surfaces to prevent contamination. 2) employees shall wash hands after touching hair, body, taking off gloves or whenever contamination occurs.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking and orange/black organic matter on existing caulking at hand wash sinks, prep sink, three compartment sink, and dish area. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed near the walk-in a small pool of water. Observed the re-thermalizer "Therm" used to heat soups leaking water. Also observed the hose drainage and drainage pipe end is missing a 1-inch air gap at the floor sink. Discussed with PIC to repair/replace/fix the leak and incorporate the minimum 1-inch air gap of the drainage into the floor sink to prevent back syphoning. Discussed with PIC all equipment and plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed a frozen liquid buildup on the pipes in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC to have the equipment repaired /replaced to prevent the frozen liquid to buildup and to not store food under the pipes. No contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation.
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Repeat Violation 5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
Inspector's notes
Observed dust and food debris on shelves of the bake table, old soup well, in empty equipment and walls in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC to clean at a frequency efficient enough to prevent accumulation of dust, organic matter and food debris. Must clean prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 13, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking and orange/black organic matter on existing caulking at hand wash sinks, prep sink, three compartment sink, and dish area. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed near the walk-in a small pool of water. Observed the re-thermalizer "Therm" used to heat soups leaking water at the connection of the hose to the equipment. Also observed the hose drainage end is missing a 1-inch air gap. Discussed with PIC to repair/replace/fix the leak and incorporate the minimum 1-inch air gap of the drainage into the floor sink to prevent back syphoning. Also observed a small leak from the hand wash sink basin and the walk-in condensation pipe to not be over the floor sink. Discussed with PIC all equipment and plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed calcium buildup on the 2 faucets in the men's and women's restroom creating the faucet to not be a smooth and cleanable surface. Discussed with PIC to repair or replace the faucets to ensure the surface of the faucets have a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed a frozen liquid buildup on the pipes in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC to have the equipment repaired /replaced to prevent the frozen liquid to buildup and to not store food under the pipes. No contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.
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Repeat Violation 5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
2024
Nov 21, 2024Routine2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking and orange/black organic matter on existing caulking at hand wash sinks, prep sink, three compartment sink, and dish area. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface to prevent accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed near the walk-in a small pool of water. Observed the re-thermalizer "Therm" used to heat soups leaking water at the connection of the hose to the equipment. Also observed the hose drainage end is missing a 1-inch air gap. Discussed with PIC to repair/replace/fix the leak and incorporate the minimum 1-inch air gap of the drainage into the floor sink to prevent back syphoning. Also observed a small leak from the hand wash sink basin and the walk-in condensation pipe to not be over the floor sink. Discussed with PIC all equipment and plumbing shall be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed a frozen liquid buildup on the pipes in the walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC to have the equipment repaired /replaced to prevent the frozen liquid to buildup and to not store food under the pipes. No contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater
May 28, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
PIC provided electronic proof of correction for violation #46. All violations due for re-inspection have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
May 22, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have not been corrected.Reinspection Scheduled 5-30-24Report emailedNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Isabella Kelsey
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. >>>Observed facility without a temperature measuring device or strips to take an internal temperature of the High Temperature dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to obtain either a thermometer or temperature strips to be able to take a temperature of the high temperature dishwasher. Reinspection scheduled 5-30-24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
May 9, 2024Routine1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reinspection scheduled 5-22-24Report sent 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, 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 1,Signer: Sofia Casteel
Priority Foundation-4-302.13, Pf: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 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. >>>Observed facility without a temperature measuring device or strips to take an internal temperature of the High Temperature dishwasher. Discussed with PIC to obtain either a thermometer or temperature strips to be able to take a temperature of the high temperature dishwasher. Reinspection scheduled 5-22-24 :
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 coreA°
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 emailed to managerAward: Not Participating,Signer: Rosina Camacho-Silva
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas >>>Observed dust on the rack above the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher. Instructed the manager to clean the racks. Manager will make sure they get cleaned. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →