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Panera Bread

8 ALLSTATE RD, DORCHESTER, MA 02125

HE_FailFeb 29, 2024Published result group

Inspection outcome

HE_FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
6Recorded 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

Code 590.006/6-501.14-C*Recorded status: Fail

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s comment: Hood tag above dish machine is expired. Provide current.

Code 590.009(E)*Recorded status: Fail

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s comment: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

Code 590.004/4-903.11-C1*Recorded status: Fail

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector’s comment: Pans pan covered and food equipment being stored under booth seats in dining area. Wash/rinse/sanitiz/air dry. Store properly.

Code 590.007/7-201.11-P***Recorded status: Fail

Separation-Storage (P)

Inspector’s comment: Paint cans and supplies being stored under booth seating in restaurant. Store elsewhere in a secured area away from FUELSS.

Code 590.004/4-602.12-C*Recorded status: Fail

Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector’s comment: Sheet pans and baking pans with buildup of carbon soils. Clean to remove.

Code 590.004/4-602.13-C*Recorded status: Fail

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s comment: Clean under booth seating of visible crumbs and food soils.

Published inspection history

40 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 & visitResultScore
May 7, 2026Published result groupHE_Pass
Apr 30, 2026Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 20, 2026Published result groupHE_Pass
Jan 6, 2026Published result groupHE_Fail
May 16, 2025Published result groupHE_Filed
Feb 26, 2025Published result groupHE_Pass
Feb 25, 2025Published result groupHE_Pass
Feb 11, 2025Published result groupHE_FailExt
Feb 4, 2025Published result groupHE_Fail
Nov 12, 2024Published result groupHE_Pass
Nov 4, 2024Published result groupHE_Fail
Mar 7, 2024Published result groupHE_Filed
Feb 29, 2024 · this eventPublished result groupHE_Fail
Sep 22, 2023Published result groupHE_Pass
Apr 10, 2023Published result groupHE_Pass
Apr 3, 2023Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 18, 2023Published result groupHE_NotReq
Nov 3, 2022Published result groupHE_Pass
Oct 27, 2022Published result groupHE_Fail
Aug 8, 2022Published result groupHE_Pass
Aug 8, 2022Published result groupHE_Fail
Jun 13, 2022Published result groupHE_NotReq
Mar 15, 2022Published result groupHE_NotReq
Feb 15, 2022Published result groupHE_Pass
Feb 8, 2022Published result groupHE_Fail
Dec 23, 2021Published result groupHE_Filed
Sep 29, 2021Published result groupHE_Pass
Apr 20, 2021Published result groupHE_Filed
Jul 20, 2020Published result groupHE_Filed
Jul 10, 2020Published result groupHE_Pass
Jul 7, 2020Published result groupHE_Fail
May 31, 2019Published result groupHE_Pass
Dec 14, 2018Published result groupHE_Pass
Dec 7, 2018Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 29, 2018Published result groupHE_Pass
Nov 17, 2017Published result groupHE_Filed
May 3, 2017Published result groupHE_Filed
Dec 13, 2016Published result groupHE_Filed
Apr 21, 2016Published result groupHE_Pass
Apr 14, 2016Published result groupHE_Fail

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