Panera Bread 1551
2651 East Springs DR, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2021-00676
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 13, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING - DRYING
No single-use toweling or approved hand drying device available at handsink in dishwashing area for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or an approved hand drying device at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code WFC 6-301.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Apr 25, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Inside surfaces of microwaves on the kitchen line are soiled and unclean.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code WFC 4-601.11(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
Multiple shelves in the kitchen have debris and buildup.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Apr 21, 2025 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Inside surfaces of microwaves on the kitchen line are soiled and unclean.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code WFC 4-601.11(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
Multiple shelves in the kitchen have debris and buildup.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL - Not Corrected
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the low-temp dishwasher is at 0ppm.
Correction: Use test strips to measure proper sanitizer concentration and adjust the concentration accordingly. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer.
Code WFC 4-501.114
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Apr 17, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Inside surfaces of microwaves on the kitchen line are soiled and unclean.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code WFC 4-601.11(C)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
Handsinks in dishwashing area and prep area are blocked by a dishcart and mop bucket respectively and not accessible.
Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Multiple shelves in the kitchen have debris and buildup.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the low-temp dishwasher is at 0ppm.
Correction: Use test strips to measure proper sanitizer concentration and adjust the concentration accordingly. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer.
Code WFC 4-501.114
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up. Rinse and sanitize bays have dirty dishes.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 13, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Non-food contact surfaces of microwaves and bottom of cooler in egg cooking area are soiled and unclean.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code WFC 4-601.11(C)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
Handsink in dishwasher area is not accessible. There are two carts of dishes in front of the handsink.
Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Spice mix in salad prep area is stored in unlabeled container.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-302.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Floor and walls in dry storage area have accumulated debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up. Rinsing and sanitizing sinks were full of dirty dishes.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 13, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Sep 2, 2022 Pre-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.