DAWSONVILLE, Dawson County

PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE #2559

321 POWER CENTER DR DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 18, 2026
City
DAWSONVILLE
County
Dawson
Inspections
6

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: 961 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Several employees prepping food with bracelets and watch. The only jewelry that may be worn on hands or lower arms while prepping food is a plain ring such as a wedding band. COS: Manager had food handlers remove watches/bracelets.

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical sanitizing dishmachine not registering any level of sanitizer on kitchenware/utensils or in machine after final rinse. Chlorine container was empty but even after replaced for a new one and primed it still not registering any level of sanitizer. Per manufacturer, level should be 50 - 100 ppm chlorine registering on test strip. Recommend checking sanitizer solution supply and concentration of dispensed sanitizer at start of each day to ensure dispenser is working and correct concentration of sanitizer is being dispensed. Until dishmachine dispensing proper amount of sanitizer, kitchenware/utensils may be washed in dishwasher but will need to be sanitized in 3-compartment sink. Person-in -charge (PIC) setting up sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink for sanitizing. Per Manager a new dishwasher will be install next week, will notify Health Department.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several employees prepping food with bracelets and watch. The only jewelry that may be worn on hands or lower arms while prepping food is a plain ring such as a wedding band. COS: Manager had food handlers remove watches.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Build-up of food debris/trash under counters, on flooring in walk- in coolers/freezer. -Wall/3-compartment sink juncture with accumulation of mold, needs to be cleaned and re-sealed. To prevent build-up, clean more thoroughly more frequently.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several un-used equipment, in main kitchen and outside store. Remove old equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

2 half gallons of dairy product in lowboy cooler past expiration date 03/02. Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: Voluntarily discarded.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

One gallon of milk in lowboy cooler past expiration/use by date of 09/03. Use or discard milk by date on container. COS: Voluntarily discarded.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee prepping sandwiches without hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective, clean, disposable or easily cleanable nests or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority and worn properly to restrain loose hair. COS Food employee put on hat .

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Food employees voluntarily removed bracelets and unapproved rings .

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.