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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats132
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216216
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 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. 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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016055870Nov 16, 2016Dec 23, 2016$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 20, 2026Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White portable cutting board hanging in the kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on reach in cooler door handles at time of inspection.
Basic/23-24-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in back of house grooved
Intermediate/22-02-4
Jan 9, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Broken thermometer bagel area.
Intermediate/05-06-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.