PANERA BREAD #6119
6351 MANATEE AVENUE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941.242.6850
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back storage area under water heater in corner. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watched on the cook line. Operator had them remove them.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the salad line microwave with debris buildup. Operator had the microwave cleaned and sanitized.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filters not properly protected when not in use. Operator placed a lid on their container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed their wet mop stored in the bucket improperly. Operator fixed it.
Jul 17, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back storage area under water heater in corner. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in drive thru area with soil and food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exit or of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in back storage area next to mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door from storage area blocked by discarded boxes. Operator removed boxes.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in drive thru area soda machine with mold-like substance on under side of dispensers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Educated employee on hair restraints, employee put on hair net.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in drive tru area soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom reaching cooler drawer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 to operator. Operator posted hand out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice machine chute at self service soda machine in dining area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in lower reach in cooler, under counter top ovens, across from front service counter. Operator stated there is a work order in place.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted rolling shelves used to store baking trays in bakery walk in cooler.
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.