Panera Bread #4942 received a score of 79 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 21, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Panera Bread #4942
Location: 8108 ABERCORN ST STE 106-107 SAVANNAH, GA 31406, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 21, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 79/C
Inspector: Bethany Grubbs
Permit number: FSP-025-002934
Inspection findings
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed no paper towels at hand sink adjacent to prep area. CA: PIC replaced paper towels RCA: Ensure paper towels available at hand-sink at all times.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Concentration of sanitizer in the dish-machine at zero. Machine is not pulling sanitizer. CA: PIC to use three compartment sink until repairs are made. PIC contacted Ecolab for service. RCA: Test concentration of chemicals in machine at multiple intervals during the day to ensure dishware effectively sanitized.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: -Build-up of debris in of nozzles on consumer self-service drink machines. CA: PIC removed nozzles for wash, rinse and sanitize. RCA: Nozzles on drink machines must be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed lack of labels on sauce condiment bottles. RCA: Working containers of food removed from original packaging must be identified with common name of food.
12B – personal cleanliness
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) – jewelry (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry while actively prepping food (watches, bracelets, rings etc.). CA: PIC had employees remove identified items. RCA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) – kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed single use utensils (forks and knives) with handles faced in both directions. CA: PIC arranged single use utensils so that handles face outward to protect food/lip contact surface. RCA: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: -Observed build-up of debris in prep coolers, shelving units, walk-in coolers and cabinets. -Build up of debris on coffee carafes and sugar caddy at customer self-service area. RCA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Facility equipment in need of deep cleaning.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: -Observed excessive debris under equipment. -Vent hood to dishwasher has build-up of debris. -HVAC vents/returns creating accumulation of dust. RCA: Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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