Panera Bread #1353
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Panera Bread #1353, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Panama City sits at 83, putting Panera Bread #1353 on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce in cooler drawer adjacent to sandwich station at 47F for two and a half hours per employee. Employee voluntarily discarded the lettuce during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not evenly distributing product on dishes after multiple testings. 0ppm chlorine on most areas tested. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of mold like substance and debris around the nozzles of the self serve soda machine in the dining area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the Walk in Cooler and in the Walk in freezer inside of it. Hood vent above the dishmachine soiled with accumulated dust.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind and underneath the fans.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves adjacent to the sandwich station with food debris on the inside ceiling.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Covers missing on condenser cabinets in the sandwich making area and the one adjacent to it. Food debris observed inside cabinet.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Presence of debris at the crouton container, located next to the soups hot holding station. Dirty gaskets in multiple drawer coolers throughout the kitchen. Presence of mold-like substances and food debris on the shelves and on the speed racks in both Walk In Coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler drawers interior have accumulation of soil residue in the bottom.
22-16-4
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jan 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by drive through. Manager restocked paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training records do not show completion dates.
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Asiago scoop handle in cheese. Manager removed handle at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on main sandwich line.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in bakery walk-in soiled.
23-03-4
70
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training records show training was last completed over 3 years ago.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance under self serve soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sandwich reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on slicer. Slicer washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust on walk-in cooler fan guards.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease/residue on bakery walk-in cooler door around handle. Mold like substance built up under soda fountain machine in self serve dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. Water pipe going into toilet in men's room stall leaking.
29-02-4
86
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Togo lettuce bin: cut romaine 45F, less than 4 hours per manager. Moved to walkin cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee training completed in 2016
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine scoop stored in bucket with food particles. Manager sent items to dish pit for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
74
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Tested at 0 ppm. New chlorine hooked up to machine and primed. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink in sandwich station not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager unclogged dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Mold like substance on shelves in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Soufflés. Manager marked time at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table under turbo chefs: oat meal 49F, voluntarily discarded by manager.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of pepperoncini dented with sharp creases. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris and lids on Bottom of sandwich station coolers under drawers.
22-16-4
Basic - Toilet seat in mens room not clean.
32-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1353 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1353 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1353?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1353.
How does Panera Bread #1353 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Panera Bread #1353 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Panera Bread #1353's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1353 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1353 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 #1353 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1353 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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