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Panera Bread
10105 CANAL CROSSING , BRUNSWICK, GA 31525 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B85July 29, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a reach in cooler holding TCS food (dairy) at a temperature range of 49F to 51F at the time of this inspection. COS: TCS food products discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dishwasher was producing a chlorine sanitizer solution of 10ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated machine will be fixed. EHS instructs manager to stop using dishwasher and switch to manual warewashing in three compartment sink while dishwasher is repaired.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”A95February 12, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed dishwasher was producing a chlorine sanitizer solution close to 0ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated machine will be fixed. EHS instructs manager to stop using dishwasher and switch to manual warewashing in three compartment sink while dishwasher is repaired.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed multiple baked goods being stored uncovered (not underneath display glass cover) in the front service area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager pushed food items below display glass cover.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed stacks of clean bowls where being stored with the food contact surface exposed/uncovered by dishwasher area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management inverted bowls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A90August 13, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a prep top cooler located in the main kitchen that was storing liquid egg at 53 deg f. COS: All out of temp TCS foods were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility drink machines displayed old drink buildup on nonfood contact surfaces. COS: Management cleaned and sanitized the units.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A97April 8, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing, garbage & waste and facility upkeep.
Observed several stacks of clean bowls where being stored with the food contact surface exposed/uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Management inverted bowls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed microwave in front food service area had food residue and splashes in the inside of unit at the time of this inspection. COS: Management cleaned microwave.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed dumpster was left with both lids open at the time of this inspection. COS: Management closed dumpster lids.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed small "drawer" cooler beside prep top in the main kitchen had a loose drawer that did not close properly at the time of this inspection.
−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)”A99August 27, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed that men's bathroom was missing employee hand washing sign at the time of this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”A95January 25, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage.
Observed a bag of frozen Soup thawing at room temperature in the prep sink at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager began running water so the soup can be submerged and have running water as a thawing method.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed clean scoops and plates stored without a cover or being inverted in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed single service items on shelves in the main kitchen not stored inverted at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager flipped items over.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A97August 23, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed single service items on shelves in the main kitchen not stored inverted at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager flipped items over.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed non food contact surface of the fountain drink dispenser in the main kitchen with build up at the time of this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed ventilation cover above the front service area covered in dust at the time of this inspection.
−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)”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-063-000531. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.