PANERA BREAD #1677
12500 SW 152 ST, Miami FL 33177 · 3149843489
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies land on the triple sink. Observed 1 live fly land on the cutting board at reach in cooler near drive-thru handwash sink. Observed 3 live flies land on wall near the ice machine. Observed 2 live flies land on single service box above vegetable reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door has a gap on the right side.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves has accumulation of old black substance.
May 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves and started plating salad. No handwash. Manager coach employee.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies land on the triple sink. Observed 1 live fly land on the cutting board at reach in cooler near drive-thru handwash sink. Observed 3 live flies land on wall near the ice machine. Observed 2 live flies land on single service box above vegetable reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust at pack line and preparation area in the kitchen and back kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under the triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored at reach in cooler. Manager removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together at rack near the dishwasher not properly air-dried.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door has a gap on the right side.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water with old food debris on floor under the triple sink. Observed standing water on floor under under and in front of the dishwasher.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walk in freezer soiled. Observed floor under the triple sink soiled with old food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler near drive thru window.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves has accumulation of old black substance.
Observed Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to reach in coolers at pack line soiled with food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from AC vents in the kitchen.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above reach in cooler on prep line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside container of mixed greens with handle in contact with product.
Stored food not covered. Observed cookies stored uncovered inside reach in freezer in bakery area.
Oct 7, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on shelf at prep line. Operator removed cellphone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting in dish area. Operator placed containers on side for proper draining.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 manager with form
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager cleaned it
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Employee cleaned gasket
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter portions 45F cold holding at drive through station reach in cooler. As per operator, for 6 hours. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter portions 45F cold holding at drive through station reach in cooler. As per operator, for 6 hours. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash and wring out towel into hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal storage containers at dish shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior top plate of microwave loose and in disrepair at prep station. Manager notified of disrepair.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed boxes of macaroni and cheese stored under dripping water line in walk in freezer. Informed manager that he needed to move products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor. Informed manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between container and equipment at sandwich station cooler. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed juice prep reach in cooler bottom shelf soiled. Employee cleaned shelf.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed metal forks stored with food contact surface up at dish shelf. Manager inverted the forks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at refrigerated drawer at sandwich station.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed unwrapped plasticware not presented handle first at pick up station plasticware.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. Informed manager.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); at the reach in cooler. As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager placed foods inside the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/ vents with accumulated grease at the preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at the front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the salad station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the salad station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored it in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet wiping cloths stored in the preparation table. Manager removed them.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Operator was told to stop using dishwasher and set up 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm. Operator was told to stop using dishwasher and set up 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken salad (46 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the preparation area. As per operator chicken salad was placed less than 1 hour ago. Chicken salad was placed inside walk in cooler.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Operator picked up garbage around the dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the establishment, including walk in cooler gasket.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed next to the dishwasher machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry
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