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Panera Bread

17 BLACKFAN ST, BOSTON, MA 02115

HE_FailNov 25, 2025Published result group

Inspection outcome

HE_FailPublished 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

Code 590.004/4-501.115-C*Recorded status: Fail

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

Code 590.003/3-304.15-P***Recorded status: Fail

(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

Code 590.006/6-201.11-C*Recorded status: Fail

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s comment: Ceiling in bakery discolored Walls and attachments throughout are soiled

Code 590.006/6-301.12-PF**Recorded status: Fail

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

Code 590.006/6-301.14-C*Recorded status: Fail

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s comment: No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - I provided via email during inspection

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 & visitResultScore
May 14, 2026Published result groupHE_Pass
Feb 9, 2026Published result groupHE_Pass
Nov 26, 2025Published result groupHE_Filed
Nov 25, 2025 · this eventPublished result groupHE_Fail
Apr 17, 2025Published result groupHE_Pass
Oct 31, 2024Published result groupHE_NotReq
Jun 17, 2024Published result groupHE_Pass

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