PANERA BREAD #1788
1082 W MAIN ST, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-341-3099
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at front counter rubbed hands together for approximately 5 seconds before helping customer with bakery items. Inspector checked the water temperature after hand wash and water was 81F. Discussed with Manager.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at font line closest to large bakery oven.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator placed pans to properly air dry.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in bathroom area
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. 10 ppm, chlorine bucket changed new level 50 ppm.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink, sink and surface sanitizer below proper level. Redone to 4.30.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site. 2024 license displayed. Manager printed out 2026 license.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Read 0ppm. Retested to 50 ppm. Manager primed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled in clear spray bottle containing clear liquid. On bakery counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 on display.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks in walk in cooler on top shelf above rte foods. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and keys on shelf above prep line employee removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee no beard guard. Discussed with manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One plastic container with old label residue on dry dish storage shelf.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler with green shelves.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. 10ppm. operator primed machine, recheck 100ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at front counter rubbed hands together for approximately 5 seconds before helping customer with bakery items. Inspector checked the water temperature after hand wash and water was 81F. Discussed with Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. Cooler repair technician was on-site to repair another cooler, operator has technician diagnosing issue.
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