PANERA BREAD #1637
23388 STATE RD 54 UNIT 107, Lutz FL 33549 · 813 949 9350
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
FEB 25
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MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink -1 live roach on cook line shelving next to steam tables -1 live roach on cook line under center reach-in cooler -3 live roaches to the right side of center reach-in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup behind equipments in kitchen
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Hummus dated 4/14/26 in reach in cooler in front counter in drive through.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. steak (52F - Cold Holding); corn salad (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in front counter of drive through section
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (52F - Cold Holding); corn salad (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in front counter of drive through section. See stop sale
Employee with soiled clothing. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Manager asked her to put hat on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup behind equipments in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Catering food in bags on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed them to shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries above sliced ham. Operator removed strawberries to produce shelf
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulled up pants then touched bread that came out of oven. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 76F ran for few minutes. Hand washing sink in bakery
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Retested to 50 ppm
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm Ddbsa latic acid.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade tip soiled employee cleaned at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 8 employee trainings missing for 1 employee.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cantaloupe over ready to eat cheese walk in cooler.
Dec 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning, do not use sign place over it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2023
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup on pipe leading off condenser in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign on hand washing station on drive through line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior shelving of center reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning. Drain pipe below sink removed and when in use water drips directly into a trash can.
Dec 1, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink -1 live roach on cook line shelving next to steam tables -1 live roach on cook line under center reach-in cooler -3 live roaches to the right side of center reach-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning, do not use sign place over it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2023
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup on pipe leading off condenser in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign on hand washing station on drive through line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior shelving of center reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning. Drain pipe below sink removed and when in use water drips directly into a trash can.
Dec 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.-Yellow American cheese in walk-in cooler covered in mold like substance
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall behind three compartment sink -1 live roach on cook line shelving next to steam tables -1 live roach on cook line under center reach-in cooler -3 live roaches to the right side of center reach-in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Milk in walk-in cooler opened 2 days ago, no date marking
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning, do not use sign place over it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2023
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -Yellow American cheese in walk-in cooler covered with mold like substance and not segregated from food to be served to the public. See stop sale. Manager voluntarily discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on prep table above single use Togo containers -Cellphone kept over prep table with can opener on back line. Manager on duty removed all objects and properly stored.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup on pipe leading off condenser in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -No sign on hand washing station on drive through line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior shelving of center reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris and grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand washing station on drive through line not functioning. Drain pipe below sink removed and when in use water drips directly into a trash can.
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