KENNESAW, Cobb County

PANERA BREAD

600 CHASTAIN RD NW STE 135 KENNESAW, GA 30144-3004

Food
Latest score
91
Feb 10, 2026
City
KENNESAW
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

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 10, 2026

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 arugula and ranch holding above 41f in the prep top cooler next to the hand sink in the front food service area. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41f or below when cold holding. COS: Items discarded.

May 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical wipe bucket stored above the small prep top cooler in the front food service. C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: Moved to bottom rack with other chemicals.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 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

Can opener blade, utensil above warewash sinks, and slicing equipment stored for use all observed with food debris. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Removed for cleaning.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food prep staff with hair and beard longer than .5" observed working without proper hair or beard restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Heavy food debris observed in Front Food Service Prep Units and shelves in Baker's Walk-in Cooler. CA: All non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

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

Floor tiles in front of Walk-in Freezer door observed broken or missing. Floors observed dirty and in need of sweeping/mopping in dry storage and Baker's Walk-in Cooler. CA: Physical facilities must be kept clean and in good repair.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 833 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: Yes

Shredded Chicken and Chicken Salad cold holding in Prep Drawers 3 observed at 45 F and 44 F. CA: All cold holding TCS foods must remain at 41 F or lower. COS: Discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No soap observed at prep area hand sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Soap provided.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Heavy food debris observed in all Prep Units. CA: All non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.