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
Business Name Panera Bread 3103
Address 100 E 120th Ave
Northglenn, CO 80233-5733
Phone 314-644-6226 201

Inspection Details
07/21/2022 Inspection, Routine
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: The temperature of the Teriyaki Chicken Salad in the front service cold holding unit was 52°F at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Teriyaki Chicken salad was discarded during the time of inspection (see voluntary condemnation).
04/28/2021 Inspection, Routine
24 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector Comments: 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) Almond milk (58°F) at the customer self-service station on a 6-hour time as a public health control plan was not marked with a discard time, and a written plan was not available. Corrective action: The remaining almond milk was discarded, and the facility was emailed a 6 hour time as a public health control plan template.
06/19/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling money and then proceeded to put on gloves without first washing their hands. An employee was observed handling dirty and then clean dishes without first washing their hands. An employee was observed wiping their hands on an apron and then proceeded with food preparation without first washing their hands. Discussed importance of proper handwashing with manager to review with employees.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to produce a concentration of 50-200 ppm chlorine residual. Corrective Action: The air bubble in the supply line was removed allowing the machine to function properly.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: Bread was stored directly under the drain line of the steam table unit.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The bottom vent cover of the middle salad reach-in cooler unit was soiled with dust.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Lights in the main walk-in freezer and the bread walk-in freezer were not functioning.
06/19/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage was stored in the reach-in refrigerator at the main preparation line. Corrective Action: The beverage was promptly removed and proper storage location of employee beverages was discussed with management.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The front service milk reach-in refrigerator door gaskets were soiled with bread crumbs. Caulking to the ware wash area was soiled with mold.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Plates and various food storage containers were stored unprotected above the main preparation line.

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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