Panera Bread #1988

1605 East West Connector, Austell, GA 30106
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The Panera Bread located at 1605 East West Connector in Austell, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 10, 2025. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food storage, utensil handling, and ventilation. Previous inspections at this facility have also generally been low-risk.

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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Oct 10, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered in bakery area (baked goods on display and bread on shelves) of front food service area main kitchen and bread on steamtable in prep area of main kitchen. C/A: Unless food is actively cooling, all food must be stored protected from contamination. COS: All food covered. *Facility must implement equipment to maintain baked goods on display in bakery covered to prevent contamination. Food items must be protection from overhead contamination from all elements.*
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet nested along dish racks in ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed cell phone stored on top shelving rack amongst clean equipment and service items above prep table in ware washing area of main kitchen. 2. Observed employee food container stored on lower shelving amongst food service food and equipment near steam well in ware washing area. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: All items stored correctly.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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