Panera Bread

1949 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66244

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed dishwashing procedures with PIC.

2025

Jul 8, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Jan 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Provided dog-friendly patio application information and Code requirements via e-mail.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration at in-use mechanical dishwasher was measured at 0ppm during inspection. Please ensure chlorine sanitizer solutions are maintained at 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) moved all recently-cleaned dishes to 3-compartment sink for manual ware washing and contacted technician during inspection. 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.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed black discoloration and deep grooves on cutting board in bread/pastry station. Please ensure cutting surfaces are maintained in good condition to be smooth and easy to clean. Please resurface or replace. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

#58 — Dog Friendly Patio Requirements (FD)County code (MCEHC)MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4

Inspector's notes

Observed a small dog sitting on a guest's lap in the outdoor seating area of the establishment. Establishment does not have an approved Dog Friendly Patio permit with department at this time. Dog Friendly Patio applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 2, Reg 4 - No dog shall be allowed on a food establishment premises unless the Department has issued a Dog Friendly Patio Permit to the food establishment.

2024

Jul 17, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Feb 5, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Conducted with RS# 1197.OF NOTE: Discussed time as a control procedures. Written procedures are required for time as a control. Reviewed that butter prepared with milk is a TCS food. Discussed prep procedures for tomatoes.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand 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 changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Matthew Norton,Award: Not Participating

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

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 prepared sandwiches at 50-53'F in drawer of prep table on cook line. Per PIC, sandwiches were prepared 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC and impact to other cold holding TCS food items. Foods should be cooled in equipment designed to cool. PIC moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. All items should be cooled in uncovered, shallow pans in the walk-in, by using an ice bath, or another effective means. Cooked foods must be cooled from 135'F-70'F in the first 2 hours and from 70'F-41'F in the next 4 hours for a total of 6 hours. Ambient temperature foods must be cooled to below 41'F within 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayPriority3-306.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-306.11, P: Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.-----Observed establishment displaying various desserts for sampling including cookies, scones, and brownies on top of display case by cashier area with no sneeze guard or other approved cover to prevent contamination by consumers. PIC provided new covered containers for samples at time of inspection. Discussed importance of protecting food displayed from contamination by consumers. 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 →