PANERA BREAD #1259
1760 US 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.402.5477
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two pints of strawberries in the walk in cooler moldy and leaking. Operator removed and discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the front does not work a work order has been submitted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen.
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine is not sanitizing, operator is setting up 3-compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on while engaging in food preparation, employee took bracelet off.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the front does not work a work order has been submitted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in container of ice at the front counter, operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid broken on left side of dumpster.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection 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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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom sink in women's bathroom has separated from the wall, operator stated a work order has been placed.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave top part inside is pushed up, in the prep area at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at the soda dispenser in the dining room is soiled green/ pink like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine has debris on it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of bread on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled on the walk in cooler door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a stack of cups not inverted on the front counter, operator turned over.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. Manager cleaned the ice chute.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the right side of the front counter area with a hot water temperature of 74F. Manager adjusted the hot water new reading 91F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All bakers cart have a built up of charred food.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee putting on gloves after touching door and not washing hands, operator corrected asked him to stop and wash hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed two pints of strawberries in the walk in cooler moldy and leaking. Operator removed and discarded.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in a spinach container lining in between the spinach to dry it, operator removed the spinach.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed three handwashing sinks with no hot water, operator stated they just put in three new hot water heaters, the two and three compartment sinks have hot water and the dish machine has hot water. Operator corrected by turning on hot water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed four vents above prep area in the kitchen near the three compartment sink soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on the front line does not have thermometer, operator placed one in there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook at makeline leave line and open cooler at front counter where cashier opens cooler with no gloves after touching money. Cook opened cooler, unsanitized surface, and returned to makeline where he handled ready to eat foods touching and wrapping sandwich without first changing gloves and washing hands. Manager reviewed handwashing and glove use with employee.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection one employee hired 6 days ago had not signed the health reporting agreement. Manager had employee sign during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed melon over cut ready to eat melon in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed grey growth behind nozzles of drink dispenser. Manager cleaned with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of water with no label. Manager labeled.
Aug 15, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self service ice dispenser at dining area with black slimy buildup on ice chute.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook with no beard guard. Manager had employee apply beard guard.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored in container with buildup of bust and debris. Manager removed all to dishwash area.
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