PANERA BREAD #6228
6589 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9419240800
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of mandarin oranges. The operator segregated the cans for return.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the hand sink near the front counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the sandwich make table. The operator removed the knives for cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop head.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. Half of the contents were emptied and moved to a reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sinks near the mop sink and behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Jan 9, 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
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
In-use bread knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the knife.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 the chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the dry storage area. The operator fixed the paper towel dispenser.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed an employee begin work after returning from outside then handle a clean single-service cup. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Frog, lizard or other insect found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply. Observed approximately 12 ants inside the water softener container located outside of the establishment.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the prep area.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a wrist watch. The employee removed the watch.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between metal containers and the interior wall of the reach in cooler at the sandwich station. The operator removed the knife for proper sanitization.
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.