PANERA BREAD 4724
5975 N FEDERAL HWY #101&102, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 330-856-3176
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 handout to Operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019050033 | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered front counter area and prepared customer beverage without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cold rail - liquid egg (45-46F); liquid egg whites (52-54F). Per operator items placed out approximately 1.5 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored under heat source and egg carton containers stored within food pans. Operator moved item to walk in to quick chill.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to retrieve training records.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under circulation fans.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with dust at front line by handwashing sink.
Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting on drying shelf above triple sink.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer hose unit.
Water leaking from pipe at triple sink and front counter prep sink.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Operator advised repair is set for today.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area covered with standing water at front line serving area. Operator dried during inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -ware washing area drying rack; several food containers wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At triple sink.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection 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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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -09:59am employee entered front line area, put on gloves and began working on customers food order without washing hands first. Employee then left front line sandwich station came back and continued sandwich prep.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sandwich station; cooked onions (41-46F - Cold Holding) -Salad station; cooked chicken (42-53F - Cold Holding), Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed items past fill line, operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Ware washing station; plastic food containers wet nesting on shelf above ware washing station.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Front line 1door reach in at coffee station.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee put on gloves without washing hands and began preparing another customer's order. - Front counter Bakery Employee put one glove on to prepare a to go order without washing hands. Reviewed with manager proper handwashing and glove use.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -Ware washing station; operator stored properly.
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 handout to Operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Ware washing station; plastic food containers wet nesting on shelf above ware washing station.
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in freezer door. -Reach in cooler by bagel slicer; gasket in disrepair -Reach in cooler by juice station; gasket in disrepair -Interior of microwave
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door frame.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. - Wall behind prep table next to thermalizer; operator cleaned area at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Ware washing station; containers with old labels on them.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg whites (118F - Hot Holding) steam table on front service line. Operator states eggs in unit less than four hours. Reheated to 165F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green sponge in hand sink on service line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler Over sand which bane Marie front service line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Jul 25, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer under shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mops.
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.