PANERA BREAD #1353
908 E 23 STREET, Panama City FL 32405
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce in cooler drawer adjacent to sandwich station at 47F for two and a half hours per employee. Employee voluntarily discarded the lettuce during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2021038967 | Aug 19, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Non food safe sanitizing wipes stored over single service cups. Operator appropriately reorganized items at the time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler's floor with accumulated debris underneath racks.
Food stored on floor. Bags of catering orders stored in walk in cooler's floor. Operator appropriately stored items at the time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, behind fan unit.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not evenly distributing product on dishes after multiple testings. 0ppm chlorine on most areas tested.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce in cooler drawer adjacent to sandwich station at 47F for two and a half hours per employee. Employee voluntarily discarded the lettuce during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of mold like substance and debris around the nozzles of the self serve soda machine in the dining area.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the Walk in Cooler and in the Walk in freezer inside of it. Hood vent above the dishmachine soiled with accumulated dust.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind and underneath the fans.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves adjacent to the sandwich station with food debris on the inside ceiling.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Covers missing on condenser cabinets in the sandwich making area and the one adjacent to it. Food debris observed inside cabinet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Presence of debris at the crouton container, located next to the soups hot holding station. Dirty gaskets in multiple drawer coolers throughout the kitchen. Presence of mold-like substances and food debris on the shelves and on the speed racks in both Walk In Coolers.
Reach-in cooler drawers interior have accumulation of soil residue in the bottom.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located at drive thru blocked by bread rack and hand wash next to triple compartment sink blocked with trash can. Manger moved bread rack and garbage can.
Self dispensing soda station surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of make tables in prep area.
Cutting board on back make table in prep area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup in prep area. Employee moved cup during inspection.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Milk, Turkey Breast and Turkey wild rice in boxes on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface on speed racks soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime.
Single-service cups improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager corrected during inspection.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by drive through. Manager restocked paper towels at time of inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training records do not show completion dates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on main sandwich line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Asiago scoop handle in cheese. Manager removed handle at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in bakery walk-in soiled.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Some employee training records show training was last completed over 3 years ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser unlabeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance under self serve soda machine.
Sandwich reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of food debris. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on slicer. Slicer washed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease/residue on bakery walk-in cooler door around handle. Mold like substance built up under soda fountain machine in self serve dining area.
Toilet leaking. Water pipe going into toilet in men's room stall leaking.
Vents soiled with accumulated dust on walk-in cooler fan guards.
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.