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PANERA BREAD 2795

2709 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-957-5251

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407912
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to live flies landing on ready to eat food. 3 on loaf of bread
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooler next to small ovens egg 46f advised to keep a lower level -small area under small ovens cut lettuce 44f manger discarded - by soups station Asiago cheese 71f less than 4 hours manager discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Arugula 43 F (cold holding); Egg 40-44F, operator discarded one that was 44F Sandwiches 46-48 F (cooling ambient approximately 2 hours ); No Asiago in front area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooler next to small ovens egg 46f advised to keep a lower level -small area under small ovens cut lettuce 44f manger discarded - by soups station Asiago cheese 71f less than 4 hours manager discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken noodle soup 127f manager voluntarily discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -making bulk tea
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor by 3 compartment sink. Employee mopped. Manager Ran water and dish machine at same time drains appear to be functioning properly
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of lids on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -beef at room temperature
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -catering cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 corrected, manager called tech
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 48f less than 4 hours -liquid egg 55f than less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -catering cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter in baskets
Basic/25-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 23, 2025 · Time Extended
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 3 around speed rack with bread, landing on whole loaf. See stop sale. 1 in dish area, 1 in mop sink area. Pest control serviced establishment same day for flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to live flies landing on ready to eat food. 3 on loaf of bread
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half in drive through cooler 47F. Other cooler temps 41F and below. Operator discarded. Egg white, 47F and 56F, liquid egg 47F in open unit under oven. For 3.5 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler gaskets, visible mold like substance. Operator removed gaskets to clean Black substance crevices liquid egg reach in
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Address missing
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter in baskets
Basic/25-02-4/Warning
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Operator discarded Half and half put out at 8:28 and labeled to discard at 12:28
High priority/03F-01-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse towel. Manager discussed with employee
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Address missing on packaged cookies and cut melon for self service at the front counter
Basic/02D-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Apples over cut lettuce
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 48F in lettuce drawer for 1.75 hours, operator moved to walk in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards previously used for pizzas and no longer in use soiled with black staining and sticky to the touch. Operator discarded.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese on ice up to 47F. Advised to use time as a public health control, next to soup station
High priority/03A-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was emailed the license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4

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