Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited six times.
Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619's latest score of 67 falls below the Homestead average of 70. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation wearing jewelry and a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at sandwich assembly area. Also observed at walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at sandwich assembly station.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on reach in cooler drawers at sandwich assembly line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by salad station, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled bake trays stored on rack at baker area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is keeping egg soufflés by time instead of temperature.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack by walk in cooler entrance, employee starts cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on croutons container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked corn container, employee stored r properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted on rack next to dishwasher machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled drawers interior at salad station.
22-16-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most of the units at preparation line.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop on granola container, Manager removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food accumulated on reach in cooler interior at preparation line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed granola container not identified with common name at preparation area, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at preparation/line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler/freezer. Also under equipment at preparation area/line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at preparation line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food accumulated on bottom part of drawers at preparation line. Also observed soiled gaskets in all units at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Boat preparation line area.
36-27-5
70
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Oct 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Still observed vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance,throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approx. 10 rodent droppings on the floor by the electrical panel located by the back door near the water heater and mop sink. There is no wall to separate panel area from the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean corn salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced steak (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to pick up window, as per operator over 24 hours, Manager discarded during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean corn salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced steak (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to pick up window, as per operator over 24 hours, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning a syrup bottle on hand wash sink located at front counter.Employee was instructed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in all units at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair of shoes stored on top of syrup cases, also observed a personal hat on preparation table, Manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer, also under equipment at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice maker. Manager removed scoop at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler next to pick up window, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units in preparation line at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo boxes stored on floor at the front counter, Manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to dishwasher area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut melon container not covered in shelves inside walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed soup bags (frozen) in standing hot water at 3 compartment sink. Manager removed. **Warning**
06-01-5
26
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one tile ceiling with a hole above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Observed one tile ceiling with a hole above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all 3 cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Observed all 3 cutting boards grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-cooler preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler preparation area. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (50°F - Cold Holding); Precooked Chicken (51°F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler preparation area. As per the manager for less than two hours. And Hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Roasted turkey (47F - Cooling); Steak (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per the manager for less than one hour. Manager discarded the products (chicken, turkey and steak) and moved the eggs to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onion residual inside of hand wash sink at preparation area. Operator cleaned the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all 3 cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored between preparation table and equipment. Operator removed the knife and sent it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator removed the handle from the cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed two reach in coolers interior soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two reach-in-cooler preparation area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed at preparation sink under water at 79°F. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
47
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor 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. Observed at 0ppm. Giving instructions to manager to set up 3 compartment sink until dishwasher machine is fixed.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink in preparation line. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a scoop in hand wash sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled brown cutting boards in preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee in preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair, not closing properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in interior of all reach in cooler units in preparation line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted in rack next to dishwasher machine.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619.
How does Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 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 Bakery Cafe #1619 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Bakery Cafe #1619 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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