Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
PANERA BREAD BAKERY & CAFE #1620
1508 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
Inspection outcome
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Published violation totals and comments
Rows are grouped by the state operation ID, inspection date and visit type because this dataset does not supply a unique visit ID. The state does not supply a letter grade or pass/fail result here.
| Critical findings | Critical, not corrected during visit | Noncritical findings |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 |
Local health department: Niagara County
Inspector’s narrative
2nd Inspection Hot holds are all >= 140�F Food testing thermomter is available and accurate Cold holds are all <= 45�F Coolers all have accurate thermometers Wipe towel buckets are @ ~ 200ppm quat (new enclosed buckets with single use towels--like wet wipes) 3-bay sink is set up to wash, rinse, sanitize @ ~ 200ppm quat, air dry (minimal use) Dish machine sanitize phase is @ ~ 50ppm chlorine Mop sink has a backflow prevention device Hand wash stations have hand soap, paper towels, hot & cold water, & hand wash signs Restrooms have self-closing doors, hot & cold water, covered receptacles, toilet paper in dispenser, paper towels in dispenser, hand soap, hand wash signs Food rinse sink is indirectly draining Hair is restrained Hand barriers are being used appropriately CPR equipment is available Valid permit is posted in view of the public All dry storage is >= 6 off of the floor, on easily movable racks, or on a solid base shelving that does not allow debris to get beneath All surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable REVIEW: COOLING: COOLING CLOCK STARTS WHEN THE PRODUCT REACHES 120�F -- YOU HAVE 2 HOURS TO GET THE PRODUCT TO 70�F, THAN YOU HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO GET THE PRODUCT TO <= 45�F REHEATING: ALL REHEATED PRODUCT THAT IS TO BE HOT HELD MUST BE REHEATED TO >= 165�F IN <= 2 HOURS HOT HOLDING: ALL PRODUCT MUST BE MAINTAINED @ >= 140�F AT ALL TIMES
What the inspector recorded
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Published inspection history
30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 6, 2026Re-Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Jan 14, 2026Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Nov 26, 2025Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 24, 2025Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 26, 2024Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Apr 1, 2024Re-Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Mar 11, 2024Re-Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 12, 2024Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 13, 2023Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 2, 2023Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 29, 2022Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 24, 2022Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 9, 2021Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Mar 25, 2021Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 3, 2020Re-Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 1, 2020Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 · this eventInspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 4, 2019Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 21, 2019Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 27, 2018Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 22, 2018Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Dec 12, 2017Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 19, 2017Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 1, 2016Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 25, 2015Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 5, 2014Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Feb 15, 2014Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 23, 2013Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
| Sep 26, 2012Inspection | Violation findings published | — |
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