Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Panera Bread
115 Stuart St
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Quick Answers
- When was Panera Bread last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Not required”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 10 inspections on record, from Feb 23, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
- Has Panera Bread ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspectionsInspection
Jul 24, 2026
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed PSI gauage for the low temperaure warewashing machine did not read above 10 PSI during the cycle; repair or replace to read between 15-25 PSI or at manafacturer requirements.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed two yellow hood inspection stickers above standing ovens expired May 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform a service and provide updated inspection stickers.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed PSI gauage for the low temperaure warewashing machine did not read above 10 PSI during the cycle; repair or replace to read between 15-25 PSI or at manafacturer requirements.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed two yellow hood inspection stickers above standing ovens expired May 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform a service and provide updated inspection stickers.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
There is no certified food protection manager certificate posted; provide and post CFPM certificate.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The designated person in charge was not able to provide answers regarding proper cold holding hot holding cooling and illness policy. Provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chlorine at low temperature warewashing machine tested at over 200ppm with health inspector's and location's test strips; a service call was placed to repair warewashing machine and location will use their three compartment sink to wash wares until that point. Sanitizer from low temperature warewashing machine should be at manafactuerer's instructions concentration.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 5, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official Wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s Notes
There is no certified food protection manager certificate posted; provide and post CFPM certificate.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The designated person in charge was not able to provide answers regarding proper cold holding hot holding cooling and illness policy. Provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Chlorine at low temperature warewashing machine tested at over 200ppm with health inspector's and location's test strips; a service call was placed to repair warewashing machine and location will use their three compartment sink to wash wares until that point. Sanitizer from low temperature warewashing machine should be at manafactuerer's instructions concentration.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 17, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 23, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source