PANERA BREAD #1233
5037 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 101, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.274.0294
Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 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. In the drawer cooler closest to the drive through window, cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the cut lettuce and decreased the temperature of the cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017029549 | May 22, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by steam table; hard boiled egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); fresh sliced mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator and the time marked; all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by steam table; hard boiled egg no shell (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chickpeas (48F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); fresh sliced mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator and the time marked; all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Single-service spoons and forks not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with hole.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile shows damage in dinning area at left side of main entrance by the front counter.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Discussed with operator the procedures of food preparation and employee removed her watch.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator removed the wiping cloth and placed in sanitizing solution.
Jun 3, 2024Inspection 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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Lettuce scoop handle in contact with lettuce. Operator removed and stored the scoop properly.
Single-service bagel containers box stored on floor. Operator removed the box to proper storage.
Single-service forks not stored inverted at rapid pick up area. Operator stored inverted. Single service spoons not stored inverted at front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up paper towel from floor. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at togo window. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside drawer underneath self-service tea dispensers. Operator discarded roach.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt inside cabinets at self serve stations.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee rubbed their hands for six seconds while washing their hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler closest to the drive through window, cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the cut lettuce and decreased the temperature of the cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by the dishwasher is blocked by a plate washing rack and a hotel pan on top. Operator removed the hotel pan and plate washing rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the drive through window and the hand sink between the front line and the drive through window. Operator replaced the paper towels at both hand sinks.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator performs cook chill on site, no HACCP plan submitted to the Division.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.there is an unlabeled chemical bottle on the chemical rack. Operator labled the chemical spray bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 6-hour time control plan is not monitored to ensure the temperature is not greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator is not monitoring the milk held at the coffee station using 6 hour time control.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The faucet at the hand washing sink between the front line and the drive through window squirts out the side. Operator removed the damaged tip.
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