Inspection
May 14, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Panera Bread
17 Blackfan St
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Feb 9, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 26, 2025
Report filed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handlers multiasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to work stations wearing same disposable gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.115-CChemicals
Official wording
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizing solution Smart power 1130 PPM - I review with PIC how to delute solution unit the chemical/dish washing company can respond Low temp dish machine Chlorine 200 PPM PIC is attempting to contact chemical/dish company without success All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink and PIC will ensure sanitizer is at the proper PPM
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling in bakery discolored Walls and attachments throughout are soiled
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
2 hand sink paper towel dispensers are empty - Per PIC no extra rolls are in stock PIC reach out to other locations in the area to borrow paper towel rolls
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - I provided via email during inspection
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed food handlers multiasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to work stations wearing same disposable gloves
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-501.115-CChemicals
Official wording
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizing solution Smart power 1130 PPM - I review with PIC how to delute solution unit the chemical/dish washing company can respond Low temp dish machine Chlorine 200 PPM PIC is attempting to contact chemical/dish company without success All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink and PIC will ensure sanitizer is at the proper PPM
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling in bakery discolored Walls and attachments throughout are soiled
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
2 hand sink paper towel dispensers are empty - Per PIC no extra rolls are in stock PIC reach out to other locations in the area to borrow paper towel rolls
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - I provided via email during inspection
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source