Panera Bread #4712
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #4712 has 11 inspections in the public record. Panera Bread #4712 was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Panera Bread #4712's latest score of 100 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran machine a second time, retested at 0ppm. Advised Operator to set up triple sink and manually dishes until machine repaired and able to sanitize properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator ran machine a second time, retested at 0ppm. Advised Operator to set up triple sink and manually dishes until machine repaired and able to sanitize properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee sweeping prep area with broom and dust pan then put on gloves opened walk-in cooler door to bring panned food items to prep area without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Expo side top make top; cooked corn (46F - Cold Holding); hummus (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 3 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front line low boy milk cooler; standing water in bottom of cooler. Operator removed water. **Warning**
29-49-6
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor 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. Employee handled customer payment/made change (dollars and coins) and then handled clean equipment, utensils and unwrapped single service articles to prepare/package food and drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line make top; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top for less than 2 hours, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at front counter hand wash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Advised Operator to repair/replace dispenser.
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken at left hinge. Advised Operator to repair/replace.
14-11-5
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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 soiled dishes and utensils while washing and rinsing at triple sink and loading into dishwasher and then handled clean and sanitized dishes and utensils while removing from dishwasher to place to dry and store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair/hat and then handled clean equipment/utensils and containers of ready to eat food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach-in cooler; slice cheddar (48F - Cooling)since 9:30 at 9:38 2nd temperature 48F at 10:32, overfilled. At this current rate cheese will not reach 41F within four hours. Operator moved to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area handwashing sink; no paper towel. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area Lift top cooler make top; tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); sliced steak (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line; hand wash sink used to store measuring utensil. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed avocados stored over ready to eat cut melon. Operator moved cut melon. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major 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 0 ppm. Operator primed and corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed leftover soups stored on rethermalizer on prep area, per operator soups reheating for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Tomatoes soup 137°F , squash soup 138°F reheating over 2 hours. Soups did not reach 165°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed leftover soups stored on rethermalizer on prep area, per operator soups reheating for approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Tomatoes soup 137°F , squash soup 138°F reheating over 2 hours. Soups did not reach 165°F within 2 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line next to oven Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed procedures, operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed deep covered containers inside walk-in cooler with Cooked chicken at 10:15am( 53°F cooling) per operator cooling since 8:15am, rechecked at 10:55am same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
47
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach soufflé 83, second one 98 in a tray on top of conveyor belt toaster at front counter,
03B-01-6
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting strawberries prior to washing. Explained and he washed the rest. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing and corner of wall in disrepair.both on same wall by walk in freezer.
36-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #4712 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4712 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4712?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4712.
How does Panera Bread #4712 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Panera Bread #4712 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Panera Bread #4712's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4712 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 #4712 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 #4712 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4712 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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