Panera Bread #4944
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
The Panera Bread located at 245 Robert C Daniel Pkwy in Augusta, GA underwent a low-risk inspection on January 12, 2026. This inspection resulted in one major and two minor violations related to food-contact surfaces, utensil storage, and the condition of physical facilities. Across five recorded inspections, the establishment has maintained a historical pattern of low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup around the drink machines. Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean all machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowl left in a container of M&M's and the scoop improperly stored inside a container of chicken. C/A: Ensure no bowls are left in food. When storing utensils with food, the handle must be above the food and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the mop sitting in the mop bucket. C/A: Hang mop in between uses to air dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
82
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup inside the ice shoot of the self-service drink station. C/A: Clean drink station. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: Only a plain band ring on arms/wrists during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on several drink machines throughout the food service area. C/A: Clean all drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster door left opened & drain plug missing. C/A: Keep dumpster doors closed when not in use & get drain plug replaced.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
82
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on several drink machines throughout the food service area. C/A: Clean all the drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cantaloupe, milk, & cut greens stored past use by dates. C/A: Monitor date markings & ensure food items are properly discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed several employees wearing watches & bracelets during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry can be worm on the arms or wrists during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the shelving unit above the bread in the front food service area. C/A: Clean up buildup and place cover the bread.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster door left opened & drain plug missing. C/A: Keep dumpster doors closed when not in use & replace drain plug.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops sitting in bucket & on the floor. C/A: Hang mops to air dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints and wearing jewelry on wrists. C/A: Ensure employees do not wear anything on their wrists/arms while actively preparing food and wear/supplied with hair restraints. Refer to DPH rules and regulations if needed.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to air dry before stacking.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup under drink nozzles. Observed mold on boxes on boxes in WIC. C/A: Clean under all drink machine nozzles. Clean mold.
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Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup around the drink machines. Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean all machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowl left in a container of M&M's and the scoop improperly stored inside a container of chicken. C/A: Ensure no bowls are left in food. When storing utensils with food, the handle must be above the food and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the mop sitting in the mop bucket. C/A: Hang mop in between uses to air dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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