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PANERA BREAD #4715

3186 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33403 · 561.845.7747

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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats148
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019530
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety milk and half and half identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time marking( 9:16 pm). Operator marked properly - 10:30 am
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025046377May 29, 2025Jul 14, 2025$400
2--2025032468Mar 13, 2025May 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 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
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching chicken in cooler at cook line Stored properly
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 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 milk and half and half identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time marking( 9:16 pm). Operator marked properly - 10:30 am
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- some at cook line;
Basic/14-09-4
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- observed mostly above the pick up counter at the sandwich station;
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit May 30, 2025 · Time Extended
May 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler next to toasters; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler; Liquid eggs (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding)in cooler under the toaster ovens; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- observed mostly above the pick up counter at the sandwich station;
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)operator changed sanitizer bucket; rechecked to 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding);in drawers at cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved inside walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Sep 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. turbo rail - portioned butter (43F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in unit under 2 hours - operator added ice and lid.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 9, 2024 · turbo rail - portioned butter (42F - Cold Holding) white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from walk in cooler held in overfilled container under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. turbo rail - portioned butter (43F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in unit under 2 hours - operator added ice and lid.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwich wearing a watch - employee removed watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching chicken - operator removed handle.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top on left side of sandwich station: Sliced mozzarella cheese (46F - Ambient cooling). Flip top sandwich station right side: American cheese (51F - Ambient cooling) operator stated cheese was portioned more than 4 hours prior and is being held in overstuffed pan cheese did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top on left side of sandwich station: Sliced mozzarella cheese (46F - Ambient cooling). Flip top sandwich station right side: American cheese (51F - Ambient cooling) operator stated cheese was portioned more than 4 hours prior and is being held in overstuffed pan cheese did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-07-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler employee food stored in plastic thank you bag stored with ready to eat chicken. Operator moved employee food to designated storage for employee items.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of unwashed avocados and a 20 pound bag of unwashed onions stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator relocated items to proper shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected on-site/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At coffee station squeeze bottle containing caramel not labeled. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observe at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/38-01-4

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