Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Panera #6027

Name: Panera #6027
Address: 2002 Kildaire Farm Rd, Wake County, NC

2002 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Jun 9, 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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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114 Mechanical Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Concentration (P) Dish Machine is not sanitizing. There is no residual chlorine. After being run several times and primed several times there is approximately 10ppm residual. Use test strips daily in the dish machine. Manager contacted the Ecolab rep and he is on his way to the restaurant.

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Centrally located salad refrigerator is heavily soiled on surfaces above the uncovered pans of food. Effective cleaning on splash surfaces is needed. Lids stored on top of the salad refrigerator were taken to the ware washing sink today for cleaning.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Salad Cooler (that is primarily a back-up refrigerator) is not clean and has a bad odorCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Salad Cooler (that is primarily a back-up refrigerator) is not clean and has a bad odor; effective detailed cleaning is needed. Refrigerator with drawers is also not clean. Wall mounted knife holder is not clean. Tea Nozzles need to be taken apart for cleaning (and replace components when they can no longer be effectively cleaned). Cleaning is needed behind the soda machine in the drive-thru. Maintain equipment clean.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency (C) Wall at the 3-compartment ware washing sink is not clean. Remove black sealant/caulk and clean behind the wall rack system.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Racks inside bakery walk-in cooler had some food debris buildup; and sides of equipment near make with splatter of food residues. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Other storage shelves look much cleaner from previous inspection. Clean these areas more frequently.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; A couple of scoops stored as clean with food residue left on the insides and one with caked on icing. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Items moved to three compartment sink area to be cleaned. Full points not taken due to only 2 scoops found. Ensure these items are cleaned before storing with other clean items.

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.

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minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; Three compartment sink and outside of dish machine soiled with food debris and residue buildup. Warewashing equipment; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils or raw foods and drainboards shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and at least every 24 hours. Clean these areas more frequently.

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.

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minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Several metal racks and shelving throughout soiled with residue and dust buildup. Walk-in freezer floor soiled with debris and a spill in the corner. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source