PANERA BREAD #1408
1277 S TAMIAMI TRL, MID TOWN PLAZA, Sarasota FL 34239
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of bread on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 lighting fixtures not shielded above bakery and coffee preparation area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board on front preparation line with cut marks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in back of walk in freezer unit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee working without beard guard on cooking line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on floor and behind compressor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in chicken in top reach in cooler on line. Employee replaced scoop.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sink and surface at Triple Sink (DDBSA-170). Manager refilled sink and tested at Triple Sink (DDBSA-750)
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee wearing watch preparing fruit. Employee removed after manager asked.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.