KENNESAW, Cobb County

PANERA BREAD

964 ERNEST BARRETT PKWY NW KENNESAW, GA 30144-4530

Food

Latest score

Feb 18, 2026

City

KENNESAW

County

Cobb

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 18, 2026

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed to go bowls and lid on prep top counter top stored lip up. C/A-Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. COS- To Go bowls and lids placed lip down

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 891 violation

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed prep top#2 unit in FS area facing dinning room holding chicken above 41F. Observed shredded cheese holding above 41F in cooler under toaster. C/A- 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 COS- PIC discarded items

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 862 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed prep top unit and prep top unit #2 in FS area holding several TCS food items (see asterisks below) above 41F. C/A- 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 COS-All items discarded and replaced with new in temp items from WIC. EHS ensured prep top coolers both were ambient 41F or below

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket that tested at 0ppm lactic acid C/A-When not in use wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS- PIC remade sanitizer bucket to 700ppm lactic acid

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 822 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food prep employee wash hands, put new gloves on, took off glove to answer cell phone, and put on gloves again. C/A- Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS- Food employee rewashed hands and put on fresh gloves

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooler in FS area holding several cartons of single serve milk above 41F; cooler ambient 44F. Observed tuna and sliced cheese in prep top in main kitchen above 41F. C/A- 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 COS- PIC discarded milk, placed out of order sign on FS cooler. PIC discarded tuna and sliced cheese in prep top cooler and replaced with in temp items.