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PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE #2559
321 POWER CENTER DR , DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 14, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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A100August 14, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96February 18, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A92August 15, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, garbage & waste and pest control.
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.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”-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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Several un-used equipment, in main kitchen and outside store. Remove old equipment to prevent pest harborage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”A96March 3, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling.
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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”A97September 4, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling.
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.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”A97March 18, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
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 .
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”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 .
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-042-000286. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.