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Panera Bread

311 Englewood, Kansas City, MO, 64118

Score 96.5

Most recent inspection

Date
September 25, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Score 96.5
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Jackson County (Kansas City), MO

Violations (7)

  • 3-501.16Corrected on site

    Cold Holding - Time/temperature control for safety cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.

    Observed coffee station low boy and open air cooler to be holding temperature above 41 degrees (***see temp log***). Person in charge moved contents at time of inspection.

  • 5-205.15Corrected on site

    Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

    Observed leak from pipe under hand sink in bread oven room. Person in charge fixed at time of inspection. "REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATION WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

  • 4-602.11

    Equipment & Food-Contact Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.

    Observed build up on both front line coffee diffusers. Observed build up on ceiling inside ice machine. Person in charge cleaned at time of inspection. Build up on ice chute on lobby soda machine. ***REPEAT CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED IN 3-10 DAYS***

  • 4-602.13

    Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue

    Observed ice build up on wall behind cooling unit in walk-in freezer. Observed build up on wall to the left of ware wash machine. Observe build up on top splash guard of espresso machine and soda machine in lobby and drive thru.

  • 6-501.18

    Maintaining & Using Handwashing Sinks - Handwashing sinks are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.

    Observed build up in basin of hand sink behind front register.

  • 4-202.11Corrected on site

    Food-contact surfaces not smooth & easily accessible for cleaning

    Observed cutting board in front of bagels behind front display counter to be in disrepair. Person in charge removed at time of inspection.

  • 6-501.11

    Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

    Observed stained ceiling tiles through bread baking room, drive thru prep area and ware wash area. As tiles become damaged they must be replaced with ceiling tiles that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, non-absorbent and light in color. Observed wall outlet to the left of open air cooler to be in disrepair.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Jackson County (Kansas City), MO health department. Data refreshed September 28, 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.