Panera Bread Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Panera Bread Bakery, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. 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.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Panera Bread Bakery is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
95
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At the mop sink, splitter added, no backflow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee came from outside and started working with the coffee machine, no handwash occurred, Manager instructed to stop and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at the front counter area not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One white wet cloth on cutting board at the front line, manager moved back to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts displayed for customer service at front counter have no overhead protection. **Warning**
08B-02-4
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. Male employee stacked dirty dishes in rack then continued to clear clean dishes from separate rack without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils/food contact equipment dried with a towel/cloth. Male employee drying plastic pans with dry white towel upon removal from clean dish rack then placing dry dishes on drying rack.
24-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on front line. All were placed in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Male employee preparing dough and chewing gum. Gum was spit out. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with facial hair.
13-04-4
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Maintenance man added vacuum breaker to splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from coffee station: tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored above the dish machine stained. Water nozzle for tea machine next to three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager moved ice scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks used for baking.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved to go items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, onion soup 110F, manager moved to reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Not for all employees
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the front line, measuring cups stacked
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
67
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat food items in Walk-in Cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Bakery on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Bakery.
How does Panera Bread Bakery compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Panera Bread Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Panera Bread Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Bakery 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 Bakery 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 Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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