PANERA BREAD #6229
2821 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-351-9300
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed: 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. Emailed documents to operator. Priority: Intermediate
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 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 the handwashing sink in the back kitchen without paper towels. Operator stocked paper towels.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating an egg sandwich while preparing food. Operator corrected.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor tiles surrounding the floor drain in front of the dish machine broken and pieces missing.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles to the left of the back door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles to the left of the back door.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusty ceiling vent over the entrance to the walk in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles to the left of the back door.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed: 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. Emailed documents to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve soda fountain ice drop with a slimy substance on the inside. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the ice machine edge that connects with the door. Priority: Intermediate
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.