PANERA BREAD #4723
1461-1461A SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 330-856-3176
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter-steam table-fried eggs (128-131F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee discarded at will.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068600 | Sep 20, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024038703 | Jun 13, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2024007719 | Jan 23, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter-steam table-fried eggs (128-131F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee discarded at will.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaning equipment storage rack- fork, spoons, employee inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer- two containers of bagels, employee moved to shelf.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed jug of milk stored inside low boy cooler at front counter without date of opening. Per operator, milk opened yesterday. Operator put date marking on milk.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees at front counter cook line engaged in food prep without hair restraints.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of hand wash sink next to office.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 1// sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods inside walk in freezer to quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink located next to triple sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside kitchen ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf above food for public, inside walk in cooler; food not identified. Operator put foods inside container labeled for employees.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees prepping food at front counter, no hair restraints. Employees put hats on.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between spacer and interior wall of flip top cooler located across from front counter coffee station. Operator removed.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at both front counter hand wash sinks not working. Per operator, dispenser needs batteries. Operator changed batteries.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
Sep 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to office entrance.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at time of inspection dish machine. as per manager already contacted technician and sanitizing dishes at triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack above triple sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at flip top cooler - scoop's handles touching diced lettuce.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink - mop stored in bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bread station, wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator stored correctly.
Wiping cloth compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitation bucket with sink and surface with 170ppm - As per manufacturer instruction ppm should be 272-700ppm
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda bag-in-box dispensing storage rack; cleaning chemicals stored above soda boxes. Operator moved cleaning chemicals to the left of soda boxes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor under fan unit.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At kitchen; insect control device installed over ice machine ice bin/scooping/dispensing area. Advised Operator to relocate insect control device.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); butter pats (45F - Cold Holding) inside single door beverage air cooler at pastry counter. Per operator, food stored in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, inside kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor inside walk in freezer.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill.
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food orders for guests at front counter. Educated employee on proper hair restraints.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing after inside low boy cooler at front counter.
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