PANERA BREAD
5525 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA, 50131
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 2
Published report comment
Proofer is not used. Drive thru food prep line is not used. Follow-up will be completed on or after 9/24/2026 by Physical Recheck.
Violations (3)
- 4-702.11Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation:Chemical dish machine not sanitizing at 50-100ppm during the inspection. GM called service during the inspection and she agrees to do all warewashing in 3 compartment sink until machine is repaired.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 2-402.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee hair not effectively restrained. Corrected by: Hair was put up during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
- 2-303.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 40 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation:Food employee wearing a watch while preparing food on main line. Corrected by: Watch was removed during the inspection.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 40
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.