Panera Bread #1637
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Panera Bread #1637 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Lutz restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulled up pants then touched bread that came out of oven. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 76F ran for few minutes. Hand washing sink in bakery
27-16-4
78
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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. Retested to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm Ddbsa latic acid.
22-43-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 retested to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade tip soiled employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 8 employee trainings missing for 1 employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cantaloupe over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
67
Dec 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning, do not use sign place over it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior shelving of center reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning. Drain pipe below sink removed and when in use water drips directly into a trash can. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup on pipe leading off condenser in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign on hand washing station on drive through line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink -1 live roach on cook line shelving next to steam tables -1 live roach on cook line under center reach-in cooler -3 live roaches to the right side of center reach-in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.-Yellow American cheese in walk-in cooler covered in mold like substance **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Milk in walk-in cooler opened 2 days ago, no date marking **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning, do not use sign place over it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning. Drain pipe below sink removed and when in use water drips directly into a trash can. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -Yellow American cheese in walk-in cooler covered with mold like substance and not segregated from food to be served to the public. See stop sale. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on prep table above single use Togo containers -Cellphone kept over prep table with can opener on back line. Manager on duty removed all objects and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup on pipe leading off condenser in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign on hand washing station on drive through line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior shelving of center reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with , food debris or or dust, -customer self serve cooler in front counter area - drain on soda a disperser in dinning area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: -Dusty inside self service cooler - soiled soda nozzles at dispenser in dining room **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1637 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1637 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1637?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1637.
How does Panera Bread #1637 compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Panera Bread #1637 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 80.
Has Panera Bread #1637's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1637 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1637 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 #1637 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1637 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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