Panera Bread #1034

4159 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread #1034 eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade. Manager ran through dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. observed on top area, manager cleaned exterior of machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket

23-03-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on Can opener blade, can opener moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine.

36-27-5

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce over ready to eat fruit and cut lettuce Discussed proper food storage. Manager moved cut fruit and large lean of cut lettuce **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager form, manager printed form of procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink bakery side blocked by bread slicer. Employee moved bread slicer **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under microwave on prep line, behind self service soda dispenser

23-03-4

Basic - Recycling can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing

33-15-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bakery side

29-49-6

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing tomatoes prior to washing. Reviewed with employee washing produce prior to cutting

08B-39-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided procedures and instructions hand out to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under barista counter. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of cookline equipment.

36-73-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine.

36-73-4

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Employee cleaned unit. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in unit on cookline, employee cleaned interior of microwave. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1034 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1034 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1034?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1034.

How does Panera Bread #1034 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Panera Bread #1034 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Panera Bread #1034's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1034 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1034 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panera Bread #1034 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1034 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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