PANERA BREAD #1034
4159 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-858-5100
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade. Manager ran through dish machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. observed on top area, manager cleaned exterior of machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on Can opener blade, can opener moved to dish area for cleaning.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink bakery side blocked by bread slicer. Employee moved bread slicer
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under microwave on prep line, behind self service soda dispenser
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing tomatoes prior to washing. Reviewed with employee washing produce prior to cutting
Recycling can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bakery side
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under barista counter.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on side of cookline equipment.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine.
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