Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s comment: Ceiling in bakery discolored Walls and attachments throughout are soiled
Boston · restaurant inspection
Panera Bread
17 BLACKFAN ST, BOSTON, MA 02115
Inspection outcome
HE_FiledPublished result
—Numeric score not supplied
5Recorded violation entries
Boston records are grouped by license number, exact result timestamp and result code because this export does not supply a unique visit ID. Result codes, severity markers and violation statuses are preserved as supplied. A later correction status belongs to the individual finding, not necessarily the overall visit. No numeric inspection score is supplied.
What the inspector recorded
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s comment: No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - I provided via email during inspection
Finding status dated Nov 26, 2025.
Manual Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C)
Inspector’s comment: Sanitizing solution Smart power 1130 PPM - I review with PIC how to delute solution unit the chemical/dish washing company can respond Low temp dish machine Chlorine 200 PPM PIC is attempting to contact chemical/dish company without success All ware washing will be performed in 3 bay sink and PIC will ensure sanitizer is at the proper PPM
Finding status dated Nov 26, 2025.
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s comment: Observed food handlers multiasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to work stations wearing same disposable gloves
Finding status dated Nov 26, 2025.
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s comment: 2 hand sink paper towel dispensers are empty - Per PIC no extra rolls are in stock PIC reach out to other locations in the area to borrow paper towel rolls
Finding status dated Nov 26, 2025.
Published inspection history
7 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. These sources retain their own historical coverage; New York State groups rows by operation, date and visit type; Boston uses license, exact result timestamp and result code. It may not contain every visit.
| Date & visit | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Published result group | HE_Pass | — |
| Feb 9, 2026Published result group | HE_Pass | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 · this eventPublished result group | HE_Filed | — |
| Nov 25, 2025Published result group | HE_Fail | — |
| Apr 17, 2025Published result group | HE_Pass | — |
| Oct 31, 2024Published result group | HE_NotReq | — |
| Jun 17, 2024Published result group | HE_Pass | — |
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