Panera Bread #1233
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
Panera Bread #1233 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by steam table; hard boiled egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); fresh sliced mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator and the time marked; all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by steam table; hard boiled egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); fresh sliced mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator and the time marked; all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Single-service spoons and forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with hole.
33-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
90
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Lettuce scoop handle in contact with lettuce. Operator removed and stored the scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service bagel containers box stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service forks not stored inverted at rapid pick up area. Operator stored inverted. Single service spoons not stored inverted at front counter. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up paper towel from floor. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at togo window. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside drawer underneath self-service tea dispensers. Operator discarded roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt inside cabinets at self serve stations.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee rubbed their hands for six seconds while washing their hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler closest to the drive through window, cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the cut lettuce and decreased the temperature of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by the dishwasher is blocked by a plate washing rack and a hotel pan on top. Operator removed the hotel pan and plate washing rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the drive through window and the hand sink between the front line and the drive through window. Operator replaced the paper towels at both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator performs cook chill on site, no HACCP plan submitted to the Division. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is an unlabeled chemical bottle on the chemical rack. Operator labled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator is not monitoring the milk held at the coffee station using 6 hour time control.
03F-08-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The faucet at the hand washing sink between the front line and the drive through window squirts out the side. Operator removed the damaged tip. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
43
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter on time hold is mismarked and exceeds 4 hours due to machine having wrong time. Operator fixed machine and remarked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature 50 degrees. Per operator, eggs were out for one hour. Put in cold reach in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wire wisk in hand sink by dish machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee personal on rack with bottled beverages outside walk-in cooler. Also on shelf by flour bin. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of mandarin oranges dented. Can separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving above food served to public. Operator placed medicine in container on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Women's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1233 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1233 on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1233?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1233.
How does Panera Bread #1233 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Panera Bread #1233 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Panera Bread #1233's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1233 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1233 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 #1233 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1233 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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