Panera Bread #4703

222 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #4703 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Panera Bread #4703's latest score of 82 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwashing sink at front pastry counter at 77°f
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Manager changed solution in bucket to 200 ppm quaternary solution **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching step on step stool after stepping on it. Then without washing hands touched clean utensils to prepare food for customers. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at cook line bread in direct contact with non food grade trash bag. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the hand washing sink at the end of the front counter a paper towel dispenser that is unable to dispense paper towels. Operator changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Manager picked up box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
95
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Grilled onions 51 F at 9:23 AM, 50F at 10:15AM, in flip top cooler. Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Liquid eggs on the line 44F. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance, air curtains bakery cooler.
23-03-4
70
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. All hand wash sinks were set to cold water only,not set to hot water. Manager had meeting with employees and proper hand washing techniques **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw flip top cooler at front counter cook-line at Cooked chicken, beef, tomato, turkey, chicken salad ; (46F - Cold Holding), manager moved items and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4703 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4703 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4703?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4703.

How does Panera Bread #4703 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Panera Bread #4703 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Panera Bread #4703's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4703 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 #4703 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 #4703 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4703 is inspected around two times per year on average.