PANERA BREAD #1177
8870 SW 72 CT, Miami FL 33156 · 305.670.6747
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 7 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 next to counter: pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 6 lb 10 oz can of Royalty Mandarin oranges with dent.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and food rack.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employees missing DOB on certificates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at front counter soiled interior of microwave.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at front salad cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at front counter behind hand sink and behind triple sink.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to counter: pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employees missing DOB.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at front counter where salad cooler is.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind hand sink at front counter.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. As per operator, they do not use splitter and will remove it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed where dry dishes and food are stored; dust accumulation.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled e terior.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above prep table on front line; operator removed during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler with debris; under coffee machine.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to utilize the three compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove gloves and put on a new pair without washing hands and begin engaging in food preparation. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles to microwave soiled at front counter.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on the floor throughout front counter area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided a sign during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the butter to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. The certificate of Florida Restaurant and lodging association not originally.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup inside of feta cheese at drawer reach in cooler. Operator removed the single service cup.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator removed the watch.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). The manager has the three compartment sink set up with sanitizer to use instead. Operator resets the dishwasher machine. Chlorine Sanitizer 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (58 F - Cold Holding); white eggs (50 F - Cold Holding) at preparation area. As per operator for an about 3 hrs. Operator discarded the products.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the three compartment sink set up with Lactic Acid out of the range. Triple Sink (Lactic Acid 2258 ppm). Operator added water to get 1875 ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed the bracelet.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the containers and the side of the reach in cooler. Operator removed the knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon whit handle touching the avocado. Operator removed the spoon.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensils stored with handle touching the cooked rice and cooked chicken. Operator removed the handles.
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