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PANERA BREAD #4707

4540 PGA BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561.330.3789

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019062
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table cooked egg 120F- (hot holding), sausage 128F- (hot holding) as per operator item prepared 30 minutes ago- operator removed
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025003115Nov 5, 2024Feb 10, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 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
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, opened box of cookie dough stored on floor. Operator moved item to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table egg whites (126-130F - Hot Holding); sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Food was out of temperature for fifteen minutes. Operator placed food under time as a public health control.
High priority/03B-15-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler 1 sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut melons (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler 1 sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); egg white (53F); liquid egg (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was not prepared or portioned. Food out of temperature for 45 minutes. Operator removed food to quick chill. Observed cooler 1 sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut melons (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food out of temp for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at cooler 2 sliced cheese (46-49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46-49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (46-49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46-52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46-50F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was not prepared or portioned. Food was out of temp for 45 minutes. Operator removed food to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, sliced chicken - 50F (cold holding), cut chicken (dark meat)- 46-48F ( cold holding), cut chicken 47-48F (cold holding) as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. : At reach in cooler #2-sliced turkey 45-46F (cold holding)- over stacked -as per operator, item placed there 30 minutes ago- operator removed to quick chill At reach in cooler - sliced chicken - 50F (cold holding), cut chicken (dark meat)- 46-48F ( cold holding), cut chicken 47-48F (cold holding), -as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler-chopped lettuce 44-45 (cold holding), cooked rice 47-48F- (cold holding) -as per operator not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table cooked egg 120F- (hot holding), sausage 128F- (hot holding) as per operator item prepared 30 minutes ago- operator removed
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch and bracelet on while preparing food- operator removed.
Basic/13-07-4/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.