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PANERA BREAD #4152

3443 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-380-0380

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats173
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1102994
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : a live insect in the ice maker bin.
High priority/01B-13-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed : a round shaped insect in the ice maker bin. The manager scooped it out and removed extra ice below it.
High priority/35A-09-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed : a live insect in the ice maker bin.
High priority/01B-13-4
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : yellow sanitizer spray stored over food, on the wall of the front line. The spray was moved to cleaning,
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the exterior door of the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed : when speaking to the operator, ROP soups not requiring a HACCP, do not have a starting cooling time label.
Basic/03G-53-1
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in front of the dump sink on the expo line. The splashing water was turned off and staff came by to dry the area up.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the soda machine, the back side of the ice chute is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: water dripping from the ceiling, to the floor, in the catering corner. A leak recently had been addressed in the same area.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 219 NW 10 AVE, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Dec 12, 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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Food stored on floor. Observed: food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, orders for catering. These were taken off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a fly on the soup counter.
High priority/35A-02-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice chute is soiled, in the dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust on the surface. Observed: rust on the inner left side of the ice maker.
Basic/14-34-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed a choking poster was not available for review. One was emailed.
Basic/51-13-4
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: fruit cups with honey dew and cantaloupe, cold held at 57F in the cold rail, which was not turned on. The cold rail is under the ovens.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: fruit cups with honey dew and cantaloupe, cold held at 57F in the cold rail, which was not turned on. The cold rail is under the ovens. The fruit cups were made yesterday. The fruit cups were held in a different unit until open.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sausage Pattie in the hot hold tower, 96-109F. These were to be reheated to 165F and then hot held at 135F or above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a white cutting board hanging in the kitchen, stained green. ALSO, the iced coffee nozzle has an accumulation of build up in the nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed: an unwrapped apple on the floor in the walk-in cooler, under the shelf on the right as you walk in the door.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the tower hot hold cabinet holding pork patties below 135F. Items recently cooked are above 135. The pork patties were not at 135F or above on the last inspection.
Basic/14-75-7/Repeat Violation
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 219 NW 10 AVE, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reach in cooler, operator placed thermometer in unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: creamers in the catering area at 47-51F. These were in there overnight. ALSO, orange juice, label requires refrigeration, stored overnight in the catering corner make table, 47.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: creamers in the catering area at 47-51F. These were in there overnight. ALSO, orange juice, label requires refrigeration, stored overnight in the catering corner make table, 47.
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. Observed: cooked egg 97F in the hot hold tower. ALSO, cooked pork patties 109F. All items moved to the steam well(170F+) for reheating to 165F+ and then to be hot held at 135F or above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple cans of paint stored over bulk sodas in the dry storage area.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda machine ice chute with foreign substance inside.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: multiple ladles with dried residue in the scoops on the hanging clean rack.
Basic/16-44-4
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed the area behind the soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris.
Basic/23-01-4

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