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PANERA BREAD #4174

1538 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-814-3942

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats123
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812876
Grade history
AUG 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 109°, operator moved to turbo chef to reheat product
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019051634Aug 15, 2019Oct 25, 2019$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Storage of Christmas tree in bakery area above food prep area, pressure washer/floor fan and other equipment above boxed sodas on shelving that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Basic/42-03-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine 3X, operate primed machine and all 3X machine rested 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at ice machine and prep area area due to leak
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Storage of Christmas tree in bakery area above food prep area, pressure washer/floor fan and other equipment above boxed sodas on shelving that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Basic/42-03-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from ice machine onto floor surface
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet cloths out on food line, operator moved to sanitizer buckets
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1/4 pan cracked holding sea salt in bakery area
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet has a continuous leak
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 109°, operator moved to turbo chef to reheat product
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to 2 drawer crisper bin Gaskets soiled to breakfast cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and keys to go on catering table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to olives in cooler cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler soiled by drawers to drive through cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. One bucket out of 6 was at proper strength, all other buckets were are 0 ppm, operator called distributor as sanitizer was not flowing from 3 compartment sink at proper strength
Basic/21-07-4
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food containers and lids cracked to containers on clean rack Lid to hummus in walk-in-cooler cracked
Basic/14-38-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar powder not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by bakery area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned up water
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, to cooler at drive through side
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Store Manager KAYCEE LAWLER CFM expired 3/27/23
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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 Talya Mckie Manager on duty has no food manager certification, no other food manager on duty, over 4 employees working.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. Provided operator with employee reporting form, manager on duty Talya went over form with current employees working and had them start to sign the back of the form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of egg cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.