PlateScore

Panera Bread

B°

4931 S Power Rd, Mesa 85212

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87598

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

88
Good

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

100060202420252026Jan 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 18, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 23, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 3, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jun 3, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cream cheese at 49F inside the front under counter fridge in the bakery area. Manager embargoed TCS foods in fridge over 4 hours. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. See embargo form. First repeat violation.

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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.

Feb 23, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hand sink requirements, cut glove cleaning, personal item storage and time control.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed asiago shredded cheese at 49F in small under counter fridge in bakery area. Manager embargoed all TCS foods in that area. Ensure that all TCS foods during cold holding are kept at 41F or less. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several missing tiles in a wet area, in the walkin. Talked to staff about correction. Ensure that missing tiles are replaced and all floors are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

2025

Nov 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed bleach dishwasher at 0 ppm bleach after 2 fresh cycles. Talked to staff about test strips. Set the 3 compartment sink up in the mean time. Ensure that bleach dishwashers are set at 50-100 ppm bleach. 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.

Jul 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about time control, dog friendly patio and freezer ice build up.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed shredded cheese in an ice bath, at 35F on the bottom, and 50F in the middle, and 65F along the top. Talked to manager about ice bath requirements. Manager moved food to a nearby fridge for the future. Ensure that all TCS foods in cold holding areas are kept at 41F or less. 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.

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a chemical dish machine with 0ppm sanitizer concentration. PIC will discontinue use and have employees use 3 comp sink until repair is made. Discussed proper chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50-100ppm . 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.

2024

Oct 9, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Nicole K. 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.Signer: Nicole K. ,Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1

Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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 delivered by email and inspection rights signed for by Chandler S. 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: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Chandler Smith

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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 →