Panera Bread
1534 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 12, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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