PANERA BREAD #4154
3490 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33594 · 8136614449
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk croutons. Operator placed correctly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single use gloves in hand sink by kitchen door. Gloves were removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and corners are cracked and is no longer cleanable. On make line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water or very slow draining water in hand sink I make line
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Iodine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3-compartment sink testing at 0ppm Corrected -observed employee discard water, refill sanitizer, and test at 272ppm
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed a pesticide -emitting strip stored on shelf above bread prep area and baking tools Corrected-observed employee remove and discard
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by push cart in prep area Corrected -observed employee remove push cart
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 food employees currently working
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along door frame
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
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.