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Panera Bread

289 HUNTINGTON AV, BOSTON, MA 02115

HE_FailFeb 4, 2019Published result group

Inspection outcome

HE_FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
13Recorded 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 32-6-301.11-02.11*Recorded status: Fail

Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage

Inspector’s comment: catering room handsink/provide handwash signage/liquid soap/paper towels in dispenser and covered waste receptacle lower womens restroom/repair toilet paper dispenser

Code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11*Recorded status: Fail

Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector’s comment: repair/replace 4 door drawer

Code 14-4-202.11*Recorded status: Fail

Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector’s comment: resurface/replace worn white cutting boards

Code 03-3-501.16(A)***Recorded status: Fail

Cold Holding

Inspector’s comment: fruit cup 56 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below

Code 21-3-304.14*Recorded status: Fail

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector’s comment: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at proper strength/ppm

Code 17-4-204.112/.115*Recorded status: Fail

Equipment Thermometers

Inspector’s comment: 2 door cream cheese display/provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below

Code 16-4-501.11/.15*Recorded status: Fail

Dishwashng Facilities

Inspector’s comment: 3 bay sink/provide proper storage of soiled dishware at wash bay only

Code 29-5-201/02.11*Recorded status: Fail

Installed and Maintained

Inspector’s comment: 3 bay sink/repair leak from faucet repar drain at rinse bay of 3 bay sink

Code 38-6-303.11*Recorded status: Fail

Inadequate Lighting

Inspector’s comment: lower restroom/replace burnt out light

Code 42-6-501.113/.114*Recorded status: Fail

Premises Maintained

Inspector’s comment: clean/organize exit hallway

Code 36-6-501.11-.12*Recorded status: Fail

Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector’s comment: kitchen/regrout floor as needed

Code 37-6-501.11-.12*Recorded status: Fail

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Inspector’s comment: dishroom/remove mold like substance from walls

Code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12*Recorded status: Fail

Food Container Labels

Inspector’s comment: properly label all fruit cups for self service

Published inspection history

35 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
Sep 2, 2026Published result groupHE_Filed
Jun 1, 2026Published result groupHE_Pass
May 5, 2026Published result groupHE_Fail
May 22, 2025Published result groupHE_Pass
Jan 8, 2025Published result groupHE_Pass
Sep 12, 2024Published result groupHE_Filed
May 8, 2024Published result groupHE_Pass
Mar 18, 2024Published result groupHE_Filed
Nov 21, 2023Published result groupHE_Pass
Sep 25, 2023Published result groupHE_Pass
Sep 18, 2023Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 6, 2023Published result groupHE_Pass
Jun 13, 2022Published result groupHE_NotReq
May 11, 2022Published result groupHE_Filed
Mar 15, 2022Published result groupHE_NotReq
Jan 21, 2022Published result groupHE_Pass
Jan 7, 2022Published result groupHE_Fail
Jun 8, 2021Published result groupHE_Pass
Jan 7, 2021Published result groupHE_Filed
Sep 21, 2020Published result groupHE_Filed
Jun 11, 2020Published result groupHE_Pass
Aug 23, 2019Published result groupHE_Pass
Aug 14, 2019Published result groupHE_Fail
Feb 11, 2019Published result groupHE_Filed
Feb 4, 2019 · this eventPublished result groupHE_Fail
Jul 6, 2018Published result groupHE_Pass
Jun 29, 2018Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 29, 2018Published result groupHE_Pass
Oct 10, 2017Published result groupHE_Filed
Oct 3, 2017Published result groupHE_Fail
Mar 9, 2017Published result groupHE_Pass
Feb 23, 2017Published result groupHE_Fail
Aug 30, 2016Published result groupHE_Pass
Aug 19, 2016Published result groupHE_Fail
Jan 15, 2016Published result groupHE_Pass

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