PANERA BREAD 4270
11135 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-653-3837
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies on wall by mop sink Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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. Tested at 0ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 observed on wall at mop sink. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomatoes (51F); Tuna salad (49). Manager placed items in walk in freezer
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Manager replaced.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator exchanged solution, tested at 700 Sink and Surface
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies on wall by mop sink Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Water for bagels stored in a chemical spray bottle. Manager discarded the water
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Employee coring unwashed tomatoes.
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. Emailed copy to manager
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cooks line wearing bracelets
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bucket of ice in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self serve soda fountain has buildup of debris and mold-like substance under and around the soda heads and ice chute
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Employee coring unwashed tomatoes.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to croutons packaged for to go orders. Operator removed croutons
Stored food not covered. Buckets of ice in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed 3 cases of unwashed produce stored above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed below.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water bottle
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt not labeled in walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee discard
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle for cheese in reachin cooler in product Corrected -observed employee remove
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to espresso machine Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled under baked goods station Corrected -observed employee label
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.