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PANERA BREAD #884

4208 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863 701 9404

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307551
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal 114F. The oatmeal was removed to be heated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 1st microwave on the salad station.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on the edge of the hand washing in the drive thru. The tongs was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 29, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler on the front counter behind the cash register/ pastry area. All reach in coolers on the front line. The manager assigned an employee to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the front counter blocked by a cooling rack. The rack was removed when an employee washed her hands.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2025 was presented.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Under the monitoring screen on the front line. The person in charge had an employee to clean the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Basic/38-04-4
Jul 31, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at the 2 compartment sink. I informed the employee to only wash hands at a designated hand washing sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the front line.
Basic/22-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal 114F. The oatmeal was removed to be heated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a rack of bread on the front counter. The rack was removed. bakery station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Case of potato chips on the floor. Front counter prep area. Potato chips was removed from off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf in the bakery.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 16, 2023Inspection 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 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tabled in drive thru cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in dish and throughout kitchen
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and on floor
Basic/14-69-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sani bucket stored on table next to salad toppings. Manager removed
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

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.