Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Panera Bread #1656

Name: Panera Bread #1656
Address: 8511 Colonnade Center Dr, Wake County, NC

8511 Colonnade Center Dr

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 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

Dec 15, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.15Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.15; Priority foundation; Observed a food employee rinsing their hands in the 3-compartment sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing; or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. CDI - Food employee washed their hands at a nearby handwashing sink and REHS provided education.

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.

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19(B)(4)(5); Priority; Observed a half and half carafe under time holding with a "use by" time of 10:05am; which had already passed. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time; if the food is in unmarked containers; or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. CDI - Half and half was discarded and carafe moved to 3-compartment sink for cleaning and new half and half was placed out for customers.

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

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notedCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; One of the dumpsters was missing its drain plug. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drain plug before the next inspection.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed a ceiling tile at the mop sink that was bent and exposing the ceiling space above the food establishment. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Replace or repair ceiling tile to close gap in ceiling.

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, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority foundation; Observed containers of half-and-half and skim milk marked with date stickers that exceeded printed manufacturer's use-by date on cartons. The day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. CDI - Expiration dates corrected.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 4-903.11(B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(B); Core; Observed several metal food containers stacked together while wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and covered or inverted. CDI - Containers were separated for air 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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; Observed residue buildup in the gaskets of all of the prep coolers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean the gaskets more frequently. Repeat.

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

notedCode 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; Observed a crack along the bottom side of one of the dumpster; allowing for the entry of insects. Enclosures; and receptacles for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. Replace or repair damaged dumpster before the next inspection.

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 Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; Observed no soap at hand sink in bakery area. Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid; powder; or bar soap.

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.

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed dried milk residue inside steaming pitchers at espresso machine. Observed several scoops and ladles stored as clean with dried food debris. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink.

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

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; Observed food debris inside cabinets/ cubbies under display case at the front. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean equipment.

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, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 26, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed pan of cut lettuce holding in a drawer that was not turned on. TCs foods shall be held at 41F or below. Item placed in walk in.

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.

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criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Observed sink and sanitizer solution Residual reading 848PPM; while optimal range is between 272-700PPM. Manager will call Ecolab for adjustment in strength. Dilute solution until service provider arrives.

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.

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minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed one screw hanging (not properly affixed )inside ice machine. Observed the other screw missing inside ice machine. Both screws are used to bolt the shield down. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Repair equipment.

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, Jun 26, 2024 · Original Source