Rome, Floyd County

PANERA BREAD

14 RIVERBEND DR SW ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
87
Jun 1, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
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.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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 TCS foods cold held above 41°F at self-service coffee station (skim milk=44°F, 2% milk=44°F, half and half=44°F and almond milk=43°F). CA: Temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: Milks and half and half were found to be out of temperature for less than 4 hours so PIC relocated them to walk in cooler to be rapidly cooled to 41°F or below.

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

Observed black build-up on interior of ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Ice machines shall be cleaned and sanitized at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: No correction on site can be noted. PIC must have ice machine cleaned and sanitized. This will be rechecked by health dept.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food residue on lids and plates stored with clean dishes. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC relocated dishes with food residue to 3-comp sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed black build up on blade of can opener in main kitchen. CA: Can opener must be cleaned and sanitized at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil. COS: PIC relocated can opener to 3-comp sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: Observed an employee wearing jewelry (Apple Watch) on their hands/ arms while preparing food.

Corrective Action: Discussed personal jewelry with the CFSM - only a plain ring may be worn on the hands/ arms while preparing food. The employee removed the watch.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: Observed prep top cooler in main kitchen area cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (Ambient 44F).

Corrective Action: Discussed having prep top cooler serviced with the CFSM. The prep top cooler is not used to store TCS foods on a regular basis and is only used to store TCS foods during high-volume hours. The CFSM will contact a licensed cooler technician to have the cooler serviced. This will be rechecked by the health department.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed residue accumulation in the interior of the ice machine. CA: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with PIC. PIC cleaned the ice machine and will increase the cleaning frequency.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed residue accumulation on the interior of the microwave oven. CA: Discussed cleaning methods of food contact surfaces with PIC. PIC had microwave properly cleaned.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 potentially hazardous TCS food cold held at greater than 41 F. Observed multiple TCS foods cold held at greater than 41 F in prep top cooler. CA: PIC discarded out of temp TCS foods located in prep top cooler and will have cooler serviced by a licensed professional. PIC will use time as a public health control for all TCS foods located in prep top cooler until cooler is rechecked by the Health Department.