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Panera Bread

289 Huntington Av

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed one of the outside receptacles damaged on the side of the receptacle; repair or replace the exterior trash receptacle.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The handwashing sink faucet in the woman's room on the first floor is loose and not secure to the sink; repair or replace the faucet.

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.110-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Wash temperature on low temp machine 91 F

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storing boxes from food delivers in rear of establishment of establishment - Uncontained

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Boxes in stairway

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling tiles loose in seating area Low temp dish machine not rinsing soap - PIC contacted the dishwashing company and are using the 3 bay sink Splash guard missing from hand sink on the side of sink - Ware washing

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 issues
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

•Inspection Signage: Food establishments required to post a conspicuous sign which tells customers that a copy of last inspection report is available upon request.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-501.110-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Wash temperature on low temp machine 91 F

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
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Storing boxes from food delivers in rear of establishment of establishment - Uncontained

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Boxes in stairway

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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling tiles loose in seating area Low temp dish machine not rinsing soap - PIC contacted the dishwashing company and are using the 3 bay sink Splash guard missing from hand sink on the side of sink - Ware washing

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 issues
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

•Inspection Signage: Food establishments required to post a conspicuous sign which tells customers that a copy of last inspection report is available upon request.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 12, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Boxes stored on ground not contained -Outside back of establishment

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Excess recycle boxes observed stored at the rear exterior of the building. (Discussed with the PIC to ensure pick up is today)

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source

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