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PANERA BREAD #1028

101 BLUEFISH DRIVE STE 100, Panama City Beach FL 32413

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1305269
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Window seals and ledges soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed several dead flying insects on window seals.
Basic/36-73-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lime away and other chemicals stored on shelf above clean linens.
High priority/41-10-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink by dish pit not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and speed racks in bakers cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bottom of salad cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Salad station handles soiled. Soiled container for spoons in barista station. Employee cleaned items at time of inspection.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling with accumulated dust in walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoons in barista station stored in soiled container. Spoons cleaned and placed in clean container at time of inspection.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed racks in walk-in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed breads and doughnuts not covered at the top. Also had bread stored on prep rack with no cover on top of rack.
High priority/08B-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on ice scoop holder. Manager had employee put holder through dish machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of single service gloves that were open. Employee moved phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food residue under drawers of reach in cooler on front line.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks presented in self service holder with food contact side outward.
Basic/25-02-4
Window seals and ledges soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed several dead flying insects on window seals.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees take lid off drink and hold mouth end of straw then touch bacon without changing gloves. Manager addressed employee.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard with no beard restraint.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed small plastic containers stacked while still wet. Manager put stack in dish area to be washed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Observed gasket in need of replacement for reach in cooler under blender. Manager stated part has been ordered.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Observed sausage not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager separated.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.