PANERA BREAD 6230
4115 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 314-984-3060
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 6 whole uncut cantaloupe that were moldy stored on shelf in walk in cooler. Manager discarded cantaloupes.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024043461 | Jun 27, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on 2% milk container at coffee bar in lobby of restaurant. Employee time marked milk
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle stored on top of coffee machine next to coffee making equipment. Manager removed chemical from coffee machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on storage shelf next to bread and over prep table. Employee removed beverage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelets preparing food.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed boxes and trash bags stored on dumpster pad.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with ice buildup around door.
Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to wash their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work. Employee put on gloves, handled a piece of a baguette without washing hands. Employee discarded the piece of baguette then washed her hands and put on new gloves.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 6 whole uncut cantaloupe that were moldy stored on shelf in walk in cooler. Manager discarded cantaloupes.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee used restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to wash their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work. Employee put on gloves, handled a piece of a baguette without washing hands. Employee discarded the piece of baguette then washed her hands and put on new gloves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled on make line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Aug 28, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed rear single door flip top reach in with grooved cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food pep employee wearing bracelet on arm. Manage had employee emote.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in floor with a spill, food and cardboad.
Feb 21, 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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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from plastic water bottle. Manager threw out bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one food prep employee with bracelet on. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee working on food line with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area next to egg cooker, scrub pad in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed pad.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of parking area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are first on self service line.
Jun 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on hot food service line Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in the Reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago.Person in charge removed some of the cheese from the container and placed it in the Reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed on food preparation table in back kitchen area open beverage and half eaten muffin. Person in charge removed from area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of chips stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated they did not receive any food delivery's today. Person in charge removed from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are first on self service line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Inspection 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 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 employees with no written plan in place.
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.