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PANERA BREAD #4720

8784 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, Boynton Beach FL 33437 · 561-244-7180

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats112
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020238
Grade history
SEP 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. Provided copy to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2017050399Oct 5, 2017Nov 3, 2017$520

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single serve butter 50F, cut melon 45F in turbo rail cold well bellow turbo oven at front line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food to acceptable walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
scoop handle in contact with food chicken in reach in cooler at front line. Employee properly stored.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor...bagel on the floor at walk in freezer. Employee properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Yogurt scoop at barista station. Manager removed scoop.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves next to thermalyzer.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler next to steam table; boiled egg (42-47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of unit less than four hours. Operator placed ice bag on top to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelf across from dish machine.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light stored over thermalizer for soups.
Basic/35B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelving at prep area station in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly control device stored over thermalizer in kitchen.
Basic/35B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in freezer doors soiled with residue in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
A bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper control device stored over reheating unit in kitchen.
Basic/35B-02-4
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler #1; turkey (43-48F); cheese (43-52F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed both foods past the fill line. Operator placed both foods out of temp to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Observed at flip top cooler #2 butter chips (50F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Discussed with operator to place butter under TPHC.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Observed at dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. Provided copy to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use back left cook line flip top. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and surface sanitizer bucket less than 704ppm lactic acid. Operator remade sanitizer. Retested at at 704ppm
Basic/21-45-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelving in prep area
Intermediate/22-31-4
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled at self service drink station
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at light/ceiling tile above cook line
Basic/36-34-5

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.