Panera Bread #4152
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Panera Bread #4152, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Gainesville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, orders for catering. These were taken off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 23, 2024
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: fruit cups with honey dew and cantaloupe, cold held at 57F in the cold rail, which was not turned on. The cold rail is under the ovens. The fruit cups were made yesterday. The fruit cups were held in a different unit until open. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sausage Pattie in the hot hold tower, 96-109F. These were to be reheated to 165F and then hot held at 135F or above. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: fruit cups with honey dew and cantaloupe, cold held at 57F in the cold rail, which was not turned on. The cold rail is under the ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a white cutting board hanging in the kitchen, stained green. ALSO, the iced coffee nozzle has an accumulation of build up in the nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the tower hot hold cabinet holding pork patties below 135F. Items recently cooked are above 135. The pork patties were not at 135F or above on the last inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-75-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: an unwrapped apple on the floor in the walk-in cooler, under the shelf on the right as you walk in the door.
08B-38-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: creamers in the catering area at 47-51F. These were in there overnight. ALSO, orange juice, label requires refrigeration, stored overnight in the catering corner make table, 47. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple cans of paint stored over bulk sodas in the dry storage area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: creamers in the catering area at 47-51F. These were in there overnight. ALSO, orange juice, label requires refrigeration, stored overnight in the catering corner make table, 47. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked egg 97F in the hot hold tower. ALSO, cooked pork patties 109F. All items moved to the steam well(170F+) for reheating to 165F+ and then to be hot held at 135F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda machine ice chute with foreign substance inside.
22-02-4
Basic - Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: multiple ladles with dried residue in the scoops on the hanging clean rack.
16-44-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed the area behind the soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris.
23-01-4
45
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cashier handle currency then take an order to the prep area put on gloves without washing hands then take out and handle bagels then place them back in the bag. Manager advised of situation.
12A-07-5
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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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
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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at self-serve station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine filter vent soiled with accumulated dust.
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #4152 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4152 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4152?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4152.
How does Panera Bread #4152 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Panera Bread #4152 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Panera Bread #4152's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4152 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 #4152 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 #4152 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4152 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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