PANERA BREAD #1342
5864 BEE RIDGE ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-343-9977
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 9 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. Emailed vomit plan to manager who corrected by printing.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023063101 | Sep 22, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around the nozzle on the espresso machine soiled. Manager cleaned the area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching chicken at front line reach in cooler. Employee replaced scoop.
Stored food not covered. Observed baguettes in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided manager with plan and guide.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Shared dumpster with plaza rusted on bottom.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at front coffee station single door reach in cooler cold holding yogurt 48F, milk 48F, ambient 46F. Manager removed product and iced.
Unapproved paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Observed Tork paper towels used for stacking bacon. Manager changed to deli paper.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed one hand sink blocked by vaccum at front counter and one blocked by cart near dish machine area. Ma anger removed blocked sinks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed John Nese recently expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris under flanges on top of dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food pans wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Milk 51F, 49F in lo boy Reachin Cooler at end of cook line by coffee station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager emptied cooler and called for service.
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 vomit plan to manager who corrected by printing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage ca. Employee corrected by removing.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Unable to view any employee training.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed on stainless bowls on storage rack.
Open dumpster lid.Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza.
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.