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Santa Clara County, CA

Panera Bread Bakery Cafe

501 E Hamilton Av

Last inspected May 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 8, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Washed cutting board and a container was left inside the food prep sink, [CA] The food prep sink shall be accessible and/or unobstructed at all times. NOTE: washed cutting board and containers shall be left on the 3-compartment sink side board for drying.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Basil pesto sauce & Chipotle sauce and tomatoes were measured 45 F at the prep cooler next to the hand washing sink. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. NOTE: Observed the sauces and tomatoes temperature and keep it at 41F and below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, May 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WOMEN RESTROOM WAS MEASURED 86F. [CA] Handwashing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

TWO FOOD PREP COOLERS WERE MEASURED MINIMUM 47F TO MAXIMUM 55F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] SHIFT FOOD TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND ONLY KEEP MINIMUM OUT WITH ICE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 41F AND BELOW. AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION WAS WAS MEASURED 41F AND BELOW. NOTE: FOOD WAS PLACED INSIDE THOSE PREP COOLER THIS MORNING FROM THE WALK IN. PREP COOLER 1 HAS BEEN EMPTIED AND NOW FOOD IS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. PREP COOLER 2 HAS MINIMUM FOOD LEFT IN IT WITH ICE AND REST OF THE FOOD FROM PREP COOLER 2 IS SHIFTED TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Oct 8, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot running water for women & men's restroom was at 78F. [CA] Hand washing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water and maximum 108F under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Two compartment food prep sink is leaking from the faucet. [CA] Repair leakage to maintain.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

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