Panera Bread #982

6438 Naples Blvd, Naples, FL 34109

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread #982 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Panera Bread #982 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface DDBSA 0ppm); operator refilled sanitizer buckets with proper strength. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface cleaner sanitizer DDBSA 2.11) **Corrected On-Site**

21-45-1

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor drain underneath self-serve soda machine soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink.

29-20-5

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utility cart blocking Hand washing sink near dihwasher

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On front line.

13-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At reach in cooler near drive through window

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Baking sheet pans have accumulated debris

23-03-4

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At drive through window, low boy refrigerator

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sheet pans for baking have accumulated debris

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At drive through window, wall between fountain soda dispenser has accumulated dust

36-27-5

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately two dozen small ants in front counter area near hand wash sink **Warning**

35A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage straw in direct contact with a clean container lid in back prep area near dishwasher per discussion operator removed beverage and contaminated container lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind rethermalizer soiled with accumulated debris **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster area **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood over roll in oven near front counter has accumulated grease and debris **Warning**

36-68-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in low boy cooler near drive through window has accumulated debris and black mold like substance on bottom and gaskets **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Self serve fountain area has accumulated debris and residue underneath and around unit. **Warning**

23-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #982 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #982 on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #982?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #982.

How does Panera Bread #982 compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Panera Bread #982 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Panera Bread #982's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #982 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #982 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 #982 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #982 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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