Panera Bread
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Panera Bread has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “silverware/utensils stored upright”, which has been cited three times.
Panera Bread's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside of doors
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top
16-21-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean spoons and scoops on dish rack Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched trash can with gloves on and then handles utensil to pull food from oven. Operator counseled employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves top of inside **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage rack by salad make table dusty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and scoops on clean dish rack
24-18-4
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pans that cooked bread go on.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items are kept on a time plan but plan not available. Emailed a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Dish rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards on makeline. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of panini press.
23-03-4
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed behind oven by make line. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
41-24-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by back of house not operating. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler closest to drive thru. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (53F - Cold Holding) from 20 minutes, operator rapid chill to bring temperature down to 41f . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels./ cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ cook line .
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./ cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./ cellphone on top of prep area , cook line . **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ gasket in disrepair cook line
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ water temp 98f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./ prep area
22-08-4
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Ring up customer and served food without changing gloves or hand washing. Manager educated staff and staff washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey (49F - Cold Holding less than 4 hours. Manager placed ice on to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area,manager filled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer not reading.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Staff with watch
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working counter and cooking bread.
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over oven
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “silverware/utensils stored upright” 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 86 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 five 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 three times per year on average.
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