SMYRNA, Cobb County

PANERA BREAD

3625 SPRING HILL PKWY SE SMYRNA, GA 30080-4603

Food
Latest score
94
May 29, 2026
City
SMYRNA
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVVED CHOCOLATE CHIP, SUGAR AND TOFFEE COOKIE DOUGH STORED UNCOVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE, ON TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BACON STORED UNCOVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE, IN CONTAINER ON SHELF IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. OBSERVED SEVERAL SALAD TOPPINGS STORED UNCOVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE, IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE

C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION

COS: PIC COVERED FOOD ITEMS

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN DISPENSING NOZZLES OF COFFEE AND TEA URN IN THE LOBBY SELF SERVICE AREA

C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH

COS: EMPLOYEE REMOVED URNS AND CLEANED & SANITIZED DISPENSING NOZZLES

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced cheese uncovered and exposed to contamination in prep top #2 in main kitchen. Observed egg whites and egg yolk uncovered and exposed to contamination in cooler drawer in main kitchen. Observed romaine lettuce uncovered and exposed to contamination in walk in cooler . CA: All foods shall be covered and protected from contamination COS: foods covered

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black soil buildup inside ice bin. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed, in front food service bakery area, small flies and gnats (about 5) flying around. Observed in back of main kitchen 3 flies near 3 compartment sink and catering prep area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by eliminating harborage conditions or using other means such as trapping or insect control devices.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.