PANERA BREAD 1029
1808 TAMIAMI TRL #C, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-255-1909
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the open top cold holding unit on the make line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the butter in another cold holding unit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding) in the open top cold holding unit on the make line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the butter in another cold holding unit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels behind the front counter. The operator fixed the paper towel dispenser.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cooked chicken not stored above the food. The scoop handle was properly stored.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of bread products on floor in walk in freezer. Observed employee removing boxes and storing on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with soiled gaskets. Observed employee starting to clean gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on 5 gallon container, on storage shelf. Observed operator remove container and place into dish for washing.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on storage rack, a container with tongs stored handles down. Observed operator storing tongs properly, with handles up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in a cambro with no lid to protect filters. Observed operator putting lid on filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside of mop bucket, by mop sink. Observed operator hanging up mop properly.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes on floor blocking back exit door. Observed employee picking boxes up off the floor, clearing a path.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards hanging up on storage rack with food stains on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near baking ovens with stains in it showing the sink is being used as a dump sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach ins, in kitchen food debris build up on back side of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards hanging up on storage rack with grooves throughout boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets throughout kitchen on reach in coolers.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at front counter floors not being cleaned underneath equipment, build up of food debris on floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them, inside of reach in coolers on bottom shelves food debris build up, and along frames of insides of reach in coolers with food debris buildup.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pickle bucket in walk in cooler without lid on it for protection. Lid sitting on floor next to bucket.
Jul 24, 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
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls stored not inverted correctly in prep area. Observed employee flipping bowls over for correct storage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops in dish, put away to dry with two not handles up. Observed Operator flipping to handles up.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed soda nozzles with mold like substance on back side behind dispensing handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a couple of vents with black mold like substance on them and moisture on vents at front counter and in bakery area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in lobby, microwave with cooked on food on inside top.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all around the fountain soda dispenser with black mold like substance on it
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen blocked with cleaning equipment. Observed operator removing equipment and storing properly
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave in lobby with dried food on inside top
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with handles down. Observed operator removing and putting in dish
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cardboard boxes blocking back door. Observed operator removing boxes and un blocking door
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda despisers and ice chute at soda station.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a tea bag container (at hot drink station in lobby) with out a label identifying what kind of tea bags.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed two cell phones in prep area and in dish area in use for music.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros on drying racks in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signage in neither ladies room nor mens room
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.