PANERA BREAD #4162
2532 SR 580 UNITS L, M, N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-210-0620
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) In cooler drawer on cook line for less than 4 hours. Employee relocated to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Second temperature 43F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016055870 | Nov 16, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles behind front counter containing a clear substance not labeled with common name. The operator labeled the bottles during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White portable cutting board hanging in the kitchen
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored in kitchen at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to proofers in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator filled during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around soda nozzles are soiled with old food debris on soda fountain at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) In cooler drawer on cook line for less than 4 hours. Employee relocated to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Second temperature 43F.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 45F, all other food in cooler at proper temperature. Tomatoes were cut yesterday and operator said they may have been sitting on the counter briefly. Temperatures were taken less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed into freezer for rapid chill. Second temperature 42F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back of house grooved
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken thermometer bagel area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
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