Panera Bread
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Panera Bread stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “drain cover(s) missing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Panera Bread on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager marked bagels. Operator marked bagels. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs 108 hot holding ( per operator 20 mins, operator reheated for temperature recovery ) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 44-48 in reach in draws in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Employee removed tomatoes and placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bagel slicer, operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in draws at front service counter by hand wash sink. Employee removed all items per manager on duty service ticket has been placed to repair.
14-74-7
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By dipper well at front service counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By 3 compartment sink. Operator fixed containers set them to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By bagel slicer, operator had employee clean and sanitize wall. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of cutting board employee placed in container of sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple drains throughout facility front prep station by hws, 3 compartment sink and dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dish machine and by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in lobby by garbage. Employee killed and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dish machine and by ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Multiple drains throughout facility front prep station by hws, 3 compartment sink and dish machine.
29-18-4
74
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, substance or slime. At soda fountain machine. Operator wiped down machine.**Corrected On-Site** * **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, two vents above utensils and dishwasher area and above ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards on front line and back line heavily marked.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in freezer floor tiles cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in almonds. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Handle to scoop stored in leafy lettuce front line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On main station heavily soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of several coolers on front line soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dishwasher and under dishwasher heavily soiled.
36-27-5
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the entrance of the freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on it in reach cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Heavy buildup inside dishwasher.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line.**Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Panera Bread most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panera Bread means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panera Bread inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around three times per year on average.
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