PANERA BREAD #3346
709 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-253-5888
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in prep area. Manager eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in prep area. Manager eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink requires vacuum breaker before and after splitter.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Two water filters by mop sink show date of 5/25.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Also lid was open and drain plug missing.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of catering containers on floor by hand wash sink. Manager moved box to shelf.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Laddles hanging in dish area are stained
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has staining
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on lids in dish washing area
Equipment in poor repair. Conveyor toaster oven shows signs of chipping Walk in cooler door curtain torn.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under small table in prep area has rust like substance
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting on storage shelves is stained.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine test kit not used to check for proper sanitation.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting on storage shelves is stained.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizing solution tested 0ppm. Management refilled sanitizer bucket retested at 700ppm of lactic acid.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper Showed staff how to properly use chemical test kit for dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has a rusty s that leaks onto ice.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by cash register has slow draining water.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly underneath dishwasher.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispensers not working. Manager placed paperwork at hand washing sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some employees don't have birthdays on food handlers certification form.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while working with food. Employee discarded gum into trash can.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in inside refrigerator behind bakery station are torn.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator physical copy of choking poster.
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.