PANERA BREAD.

NYC Health Dept

61-35 JUNCTION BOULEVARD · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 10 points (May 2026). Down from 12 points at the prior graded inspection.

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

MAY 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

MAY 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Not Critical Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

APR 24

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Not Critical Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

APR 24

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

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