Panera Bread #3327
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread #3327 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Panera Bread #3327 was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “displayed food not properly protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Panera Bread #3327's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cookies behind front counter not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzles for front counter tea machine. White cutting board hanging from shelf across from dish machine stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pan stored on shelf across from dish machine. Manager discarded pan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
16-48-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No overhead protection for pastries and cookies at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
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. Employee handled garbage can and proceeded to single service items in kitchen without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for wait station tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on cart next to mop sink. Manager turned ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
50
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pastries and cookies at front counter has no overhead protection.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee not wearing gloves rubbed their waistband then handled dispenser squeeze bottle and touched the open tip of the squeeze bottle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrambled egg 131F - for 15 minutes, items kept on time for quality control
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in the top interior of the ice machine. Mold like substance on the ice chute of soda dispensing machine at drive thru. Manager cleaned ice chute. **Corrected On-Site**
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. One food handler certificate expired, test date was in Sept 2021.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured outside of building by side exit door
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pen on cutting board on prep line. Manager removed pen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( soup bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in dishwash area **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( Pineapple ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( ice tea containers ) in walk in cooler. Unwashed produce (blueberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( to go orders ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved items and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter.
21-12-4
37
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the front counter area, breads and desserts no overheated protection.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, eggs 46F, yogurt 45F, employee moved eggs to a different cooler and add ice to the yogurt. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under microwave at the front line area, Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table at the front counter area, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, sausage bucket not covered, manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the front counter/prep area, observed four live roaches under microwaves, Manager killed two. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed one live roach on service counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, ambient temperature 58F-60F, multiple items blocking the fan per Manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No time temperature control for safety (TCS) food inside reach-in cooler, ambient temperature 50F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Front
08B-02-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the front counter/prep area, observed four live roaches under microwaves, Manager killed two. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, Greek yogurt 52F and 53F, ambient air temperature of the cooler 58-60F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, Greek yogurt 52F and 53F, ambient air temperature of the cooler 58-60F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For male manager on site.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, ambient temperature 58F-60F, multiple items blocking the fan per Manager. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. At the front counter prep area, dipper well off, manager turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the front counter area, bulk container not labeled, manager labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No overhead protection for bread and desserts at front counter.
08B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan containing cut lettuce has broken corner.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over coffee station near office has accumulation of dust. Prep table behind coffee brewing equipment soiled with dust and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic pans have build up around handles and top of pans on clean dish shelf. Manager discarded pans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in dessert cooler: unwashed berries stored on shelf over buckets of glaze. In walk in cooler near ware wash area: unwashed tomatoes on shelf over bags of pre washed salads, bags of pre washed celery, and bucket of pickles.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on front line.
21-12-4
64
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #3327 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #3327 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #3327?
Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #3327.
How does Panera Bread #3327 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Panera Bread #3327 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Panera Bread #3327's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #3327 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #3327 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panera Bread #3327 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #3327 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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