Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Panera Bread 2420
Business Name Panera Bread 2420
Address 12293 E Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80014-6378
Phone 303-755-6800

Inspection Details
09/21/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf): The paper towels at the hand sink near the oven were blocked by boxes. The hand sink near the three compartment sink did not have paper towels. Corrective Action: The boxes were moved and the paper towels were replaced during the inspection.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple foods were stored in the cold top refrigerator in the service area above 41°F (47°F-51°F) for less than four hours. Corrective Action: All food items were moved to the walk-in refrigerator.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 6-404.11 Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Two dented cans of pepperoncini peppers and one can of sliced peppers were stored alongside other wholesome canned goods in the dry storage area. Corrective Action: All dented cans were removed by the manager.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C): Multiple buckets in the kitchen area had low sanitizer concentration.
11/18/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the hand sink beside the preparation sink. (Priority foundation) Corrective Action: Paper towels were provided.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed on several refrigeration units throughout the facility. The wood block cutting board at the front line bagel area was chipped. (Core)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The wall near the door in the walk in refrigerator was bent and in disrepair. The flooring under sinks and other equipment was soiled with food debris. (Core)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: A broken light shield was observed in the walk in refrigerator. (Core)
10/22/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A soiled mop was dripping into a hand sink and a soap dispenser at the hand sink that was missing the top cover adjacent to the mop sink. Corrective action: the person in charge moved the mop to an approved location. An employee was observed wearing their apron to the restroom and returning to the cook line. Corrective action: discussed with the person in charge best hygienic practices.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board at the bagel and pastry area behind the registers was grooved. The bakery food preparation wood block across from the three compartment sink was grooved and no longer sealed in areas.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wicker baskets holding clean dishes on the cook line serving bar were not made of a smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable material. The door gasket on the walk in refrigerator was torn. The far left dry storage rack across from the coffee preparation area was rusty.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dispensing nozzles on the coffee carafes were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top two refrigerator drawers on the far left cook line cold top refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes stored on the clean dish rack across from the ice machine were stacked wet.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Two soiled food tubs were stored next to clean dishes on the cook line serving bar. Several soiled dishes were stored with clean dishes on the clean dish rack across from the ice machine. Several dish washing brushes were stored touching clean food containers on the clean dish rack above the three compartment sink in the ware washing area.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service articles on the cook line serving bar were stored with their food contact surfaces facing outward.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mop sink across from the dish machine was no longer sealed to the wall. The faucet on the mop sink across from the dish machine was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall inside the walk in refrigerator to the right of the door was bent and broken.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Several employee jackets across from the walk in freezer were stored touching single service articles.
08/20/2018 Inspection, First Operational

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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