Panera Bread received a B, scoring 87 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Aug 31, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed milk and half and half in the front coffee serve area are maintaining temps of 45 and 44F. [2]
The inspector also observed eggs and sausages in the main kitchen are at 120F and 116F. [3]
A separate finding described food boxes are stored on the floor inside the freezer and in the walk in cooler. [4]
The report marks four findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed milk and half and half in the front coffee serve area are maintaining temps of 45 and 44F. PIC advised to discard and maintain temps at or below 41F.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed milk and half and half in the front coffee serve area are maintaining temps of 45 and 44F. PIC advised to discard and maintain temps at or below 41F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed eggs and sausages in the main kitchen are at 120F and 116F. PIC advised to discard the food as they do not know when the food was prepared.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed eggs and sausages in the main kitchen are at 120F and 116F. PIC advised to discard the food as they do not know when the food was prepared. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1B ↗
Observed food boxes are stored on the floor inside the freezer and in the walk in cooler. PIC moved them to 6 inches above floor.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)
Observed food boxes are stored on the floor inside the freezer and in the walk in cooler. PIC moved them to 6 inches above floor. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 12A ↗
Observed mops stored inside the dirty water in mop bucket and other in utility sink. PIC left the mops to air dry.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(f)
Observed mops stored inside the dirty water in mop bucket and other in utility sink. PIC left the mops to air dry. 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - Drying Mops (C) (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Aug 31, 2026
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