PANERA BREAD #6062
11505 STATE RD 70 E, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941-242-6752
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the metal shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and not changing gloves. Operator coached employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the metal shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the chemical area in back of the restaurant.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator moved items to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees preparing food wearing dangling bracelets.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees preparing food wearing dangling bracelets.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup for scooping without a handle in the flour. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the food prep table on front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employees wearing watches and bracelets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on freezer door and curtain. Door is not able to close properly.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back kitchen prep table.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler with cloth bracelet while preparing ready to eat food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door that prevented the door from closing tightly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at coffee station. Operator covered the filters.
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