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PANERA BREAD #4160

1457 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-936-1198

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats193
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904579
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced beef 45F out 30 minutes earlier per operator. Moved to cooler by operator
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Katherine Salzman expired on 1/29/2026
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath racks in walk-in freezer
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dough rack in "baker's" walk-in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dishwashing area
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad bar cooler: grilled chicken 47F and boiled eggs 48F, per operator stored in top of salad reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, employee relocated products to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach-in cooler drawers on front line
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over baker's area, operator states professional repairs are scheduled
Basic/36-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic container on dish drying rack, operator relocated
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath shelf in dishwashing area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic knives on front line, employee reorganized
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dishwashing area has a accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on equipment on sandwich line
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic behind soda nozzles has an accumulation of debris -baker's walk-in cooler: green shelves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -baker's walk-in cooler: door and gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dishwasher has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -catering reach-in cooler lower portion, operator relocated towards the front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. -both women's and men's bathroom mirrors
Basic/32-07-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tiles displaced over soup thermalizer.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing bagels, employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -boiled eggs container lid corner broken, employee switched out lid
Basic/14-38-4/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. -spoon in asiago cheese, employee removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach-in cooler under bagel toaster, operator installed new thermometer
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to coffee machine, operator installed new sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bakery walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on reach in cooler soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom mirror issoiled
Basic/32-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -operator spoke to employee
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -rear of deck oven
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour. Corrected by operator
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced beef 45F out 30 minutes earlier per operator. Moved to cooler by operator
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -proof box
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -bag under counter
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's room
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area under soda dispenser in dining room soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Small amount of brown moldlike substance on ice dispenser spout in dining room
Basic/22-20-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -corners of proof box floor soiled -food on floor behind deck oven
Basic/36-10-4

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.