PANERA BREAD 4197
28332 WILLET WAY, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-406-4853
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers without labels at prep station bottom shelf across from bread oven. Employee labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting observed in clear container s above 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed piece of lettuce inside clear container stored in dish ware storage area above 3 compartment sink. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers in dishwashing drying rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear salad Togo containers on top of lettuce cooler not inverted. Manager inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of oats, onion crunch, a tortilla crunch strips not labeled. Manager labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator copy of State Time as a Public Health
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed
Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves without washing hands. Employee touched dirty equipment then touched clean equipment without gloves change. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with employees. Employees washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator copy of State Time as a Public Health
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in walk in cooler across from dry storage. white cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); yellow american cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced uncured soppressata (50F - Cold Holding); smoked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (51F - Cold Holding); oil browned roasted turkey breast (50F - Cold Holding); uncured Black Forest ham (50F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); half and half (54F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (54F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Greek goddess sauce (52F - Cold Holding); humus (51F - Cold Holding).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 cracked containers in dish storage area above 3 compartment sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo lids and bowls on production line as well as in dry storage were not correctly inverted. Employee and manger inverted items.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, retested 50 ppm chlorine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several cloths on service line
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Lactic acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected observed employee discard water and refill with sanitizer tested at 700ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards stained and grooved in storage area above prep table adjacent from 3-compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris in walk-in cooler and walkin freezer Corrected-observed employee sweep walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service knifes and spoons in carry out station not properly inverted in the same direction Corrected -observed employee invert
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping clothes on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans held in the.storeroom.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored in the food area of the store room. Manager removed the bag.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet next to dishwasher in back is leaking.
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