Panera Bread Health Inspection Grade
Soups/salads/sandwiches · 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
June 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Panera Bread currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 26, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Latest Inspection Details
June 26, 2026
- Date
- June 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jun 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Panera Bread has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2026 and July 2025. Its latest score was 7, slightly higher than its July 2025 score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Panera Bread's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panera Bread's current NYC health grade?
Panera Bread currently has a A grade.
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
Panera Bread was last inspected on June 26, 2026.
What was Panera Bread's latest inspection score?
Panera Bread's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Panera Bread have in its latest inspection?
Panera Bread had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Panera Bread located?
Panera Bread is located at 345 Adams Street in Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41648183
Last updated: July 3, 2026