Panera Bread 4197
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread 4197 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Wesley Chapel facility scores 85, putting Panera Bread 4197 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting observed in clear container s above 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed piece of lettuce inside clear container stored in dish ware storage area above 3 compartment sink. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers in dishwashing drying rack.
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear salad Togo containers on top of lettuce cooler not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of oats, onion crunch, a tortilla crunch strips not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator copy of State Time as a Public Health **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
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. Observed in walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Walk in cooler is still reading at around 63F. But no TCS items are being held in the cooler until fixed. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed an employee with a bracelet. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Manager stated that they are waiting on someone to pick it up. **Time Extended**
33-30-4
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing hands. Employee touched dirty equipment then touched clean equipment without gloves change. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employees. Employees washed hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator copy of State Time as a Public Health **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Observed in walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 cracked containers in dish storage area above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo lids and bowls on production line as well as in dry storage were not correctly inverted. Employee and manger inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster **Warning**
33-30-4
41
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, retested 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
82
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Lactic acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected observed employee discard water and refill with sanitizer tested at 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards stained and grooved in storage area above prep table adjacent from 3-compartment sink
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris in walk-in cooler and walkin freezer Corrected-observed employee sweep walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service knifes and spoons in carry out station not properly inverted in the same direction Corrected -observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping clothes on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans held in the.storeroom.
01B-01-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored in the food area of the store room. Manager removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet next to dishwasher in back is leaking.
29-08-4
67
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor 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. At 0ppm. Manager will set up triple sink to do dishes until fixed.
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Quinoa in walk in cooler dated 07/05/2022. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Quinoa in walk in cooler dated 07/05/2022. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles in lobby soda machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread 4197 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread 4197 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread 4197?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread 4197.
How does Panera Bread 4197 compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Panera Bread 4197 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 85.
Has Panera Bread 4197's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread 4197 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread 4197 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 4197 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread 4197 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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