Athens, Clarke County

Panera Bread

3151 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Feb 3, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name of contents. CA: Label working containers with identity of contents. COS- PIC labeled spray bottle.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint at bakery food prep area. Repeat.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dust accumulation observed on top surface of ice machine in main kitchen. Repeat.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris observed on underside of shelving at dishwash station.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed in trigger arm at beverage dispenser located at front self service area. CA: Clean and sanitize drink dispenser arm frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cut melon and chicken cooling in deep and covered containers. COS- PIC transferred cut melon and chicken to shallow pans to promote rapid cooling.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Self service utensils stored improperly to protect food/lip contact areas.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee dumped beverage ice into hand wash sink located behind front service counter. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Faro and corn salsa cooling in deep and covered containers set in walk-in (WI) cooler. Person in charge (PIC) transferred faro and corn salsa onto sheet pans set in speed rack in WI cooler to promote rapid cooling. Cooling duration verified less than 2 hours.

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single-use utensils stored at self-service counter without handles facing customers - dispensed incorrectly.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes cooling in deep, covered containers. Person in Charge (PIC) advised to cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods on shallow pan, uncovered to promote rapid cooling. PIC verified tomatoes out of temperature control for less than 2 hours and transferred to shallow layer on sheet to promote rapid cooling

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wipes cloth set on counter top at barista station rather than stored between uses in sanitizer solution