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PANERA BREAD #3339

11860 BRUCE B DOWNS, Tampa FL 33612 · 8669333

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats147
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912499
Grade history
AUG 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding) PLACED IN COOLER FROM WALK IN 2:00 FIRST TEMPERATURE 3:13 SECOND TEMPERATURE 3:35 39F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from filtration system in back kitchen area.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet clothes sitting on reach in coolers on front line. Manager removed and properly stored cloths.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small green cutting board has stains.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 78F.
Basic/10-07-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in corner of kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 23, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with no hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on reach in cooler cutting board on front line. Manager removed and properly stored cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Spring Mix (45F - Cold Holding) PLACED IN COOLER FROM WALK IN 2:00 FIRST TEMPERATURE 3:13 SECOND TEMPERATURE 3:35 39F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at from hand wash sink near cash register, discussed with operator. Operator stocked towels at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cutting board
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor near cooks line, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cooked Chicken scoop directly touching food. Employee moved to approved position at time of inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) Placed in reach in cooler from walk in at 7:00 first temperature 10:20 second temperature 11:01 39F operator placed in freezer at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on mop sink splitter. Discussed with operator.
High priority/29-42-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on sandwich station.
Basic/14-09-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee food handler roster does not provide training completion date.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Limescale buildup on exterior of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Basic/16-21-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers next to dish machine stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink in dish washing area set up with sanitizer in middle. Operator corrected at time of inspection.
Basic/16-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on front cook line chipped on corners and in disrepair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Walk in freezer door in back missing door handle.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Intermediate/11-26-1

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.