Panera Bread #4701

20437 Sr 7, West Boca Raton, FL 33498
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #4701 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “water with a temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water not reaching 85°f at handwashing sink at front counter prep area
27-16-4
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter cold holding unit- observed employee drop glove on the floor, pick up glove, put glove in trash and put on new gloves without washing hands. Operator explained to employee how to properly wash hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
86
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
67
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.water did not reach 100° at hand wash sink by the ovens.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dispenser broken at hand wash sink by the dishwasher
31B-02-4
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4701 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4701 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4701?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4701.

Has Panera Bread #4701's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4701 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #4701 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 #4701 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4701 is inspected around three times per year on average.