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PANERA BREAD 4197

28332 WILLET WAY, Wesley Chapel FL 33543 · 813-406-4853

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats107
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113361
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Basic/24-08-4
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.
Basic/16-48-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear salad Togo containers on top of lettuce cooler not inverted. Manager inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
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).
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Walk in cooler is still reading at around 63F. But no TCS items are being held in the cooler until fixed. Time Extended
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Observed an employee with a bracelet. Time Extended
Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster
Basic/33-30-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 8, 2025 · Manager stated that they are waiting on someone to pick it up. Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
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).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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).
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch. Employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 cracked containers in dish storage area above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Basic/33-09-4/Warning
Gaskets of pull out drawers under reach in coolers on preparation line soiled with food debris and slime
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
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.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed cooler stored behind dumpster
Basic/33-30-4/Warning
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 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
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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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several cloths on service line
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/14-09-4
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
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans held in the.storeroom.
High priority/01B-01-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the faucet next to dishwasher in back is leaking.
Basic/29-08-4

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.