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PANERA BREAD #6229

2821 UNIVERSITY PKWY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-351-9300

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats187
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104557
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating an egg sandwich while preparing food. Operator corrected.
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/36-17-5
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 3, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles to the left of the back door.
Basic/36-03-4
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the ice machine edge that connects with the door. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-31-4

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.