Panera Bread #6230
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Panera Bread #6230 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line reach in cooler cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour and removed cheese to below the fill line and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee put on beard guard with gloves on both hands, grabbed a flour tortilla to make a wrap. Educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded tortilla,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on beard guard with gloves on both hands, grabbed a flour tortilla to make a wrap. Educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee discarded tortilla,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - 1 Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - 2 Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cooks line.employees put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watch on wrist on an employee engaged in food preparation.
13-07-4
64
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over bread rolls. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting.Person in charge separated containers to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area pancake mix (60F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist bands on wrist. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line. Person in charge placed cloth in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from grill cut melon (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); cut strawberries (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); sausage (58F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated all the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed all items in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in front kitchen area cleaned knives and a food container in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed from sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bottled water stored on floor in back kitchen area. Person in charge stated that it was not delivered today and removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. **Warning**
33-19-4
70
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over frozen Blueberries and cooked Soup. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area employee washed a knife in Handwashing sink. Educated Person in charge on the use of Handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in waitstaff area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in waitstaff area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on North End of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
58
Nov 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser on fountain beverage machine in dining area soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
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. Educated Person in charge on employee reporting agreement and emailed procedures to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from sandwich make station. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout entire kitchen area in Reach in coolers,Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in back area of kitchen above back door entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air return vents soiled with dust in front of cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on sandwich make station in front kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area.
35B-01-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee cover beard and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance throughout kitchen area Walk in cooler and Reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #6230 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6230 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #6230?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #6230.
How does Panera Bread #6230 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Panera Bread #6230 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Panera Bread #6230's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #6230 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 #6230 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 #6230 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6230 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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