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PANERA BREAD

42030 CYPRESS PKWY, Punta Gorda FL 33982 · 941.344.9540

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802103
Grade history
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided the written procedure during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at Walk in Cooler. Operated cleaned the handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink.
Basic/33-38-4/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Provided the written procedure during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site

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.