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PANERA BREAD #1034

4159 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-858-5100

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307590
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided procedures and instructions hand out to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade. Manager ran through dish machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. observed on top area, manager cleaned exterior of machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on Can opener blade, can opener moved to dish area for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce over ready to eat fruit and cut lettuce Discussed proper food storage. Manager moved cut fruit and large lean of cut lettuce
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Emailed manager form, manager printed form of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink bakery side blocked by bread slicer. Employee moved bread slicer
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under microwave on prep line, behind self service soda dispenser
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing tomatoes prior to washing. Reviewed with employee washing produce prior to cutting
Basic/08B-39-4
Recycling can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing
Basic/33-15-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bakery side
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Provided procedures and instructions hand out to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under barista counter.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 1, 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of cookline equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Oct 19, 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4

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.