Panera Bread
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Panera Bread is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in lettuce drawer at cook line Debris on shelves in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line has food and debris in bottom left drawer
22-16-4
90
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and A/C vent covers at cook line have a dust debris build up
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fruit cups and Greek yogurts at front cooler fro grab and go
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad make table cooler in drive thru area has debris in bottom of unit
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth at front cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Jan 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey at 47f in make table at front counter by phone call order area. Per manager item in cooler at 5:30am. Correct action to discard item at 9:30am Cut melon in containers at front counter 54f. Container stacked to high. Per manager item out since 8:30am, only 45 minutes. Corrective action taken to place in cooler to recover to 41f.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks and knife silverware at front counter doesn't have all handles facing the same way **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter under coffee machine at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some shelves in main walk in cooler has debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Some wall area through out kitchen area have a dust build up
36-27-5
90
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg soufflés at drive thru 122-125f. Per District manager products only there for 30 minutes. Per District manager products are suppose to be time marked.
03B-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water for hand sinks at front counter/bakery area only 81f Hot water for hand sink at cook line on right side only 87f
27-16-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knives at bagel station on cook line are all not facing the same way
24-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets and watch
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves at cook line at drive thru
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawer at cook line and reach in cooler drawer at drive thru have build up
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and fan covers have dust debris build up in main walk in cooler
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Panera Bread most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around two times per year on average.
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