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PANERA BREAD #984

2009 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-216-1595

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats139
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703855
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed folded eggs 124F. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Ham 46F Tuna 47F Sandwich prep table #2: Sliced tomatoes 47F. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed box of lettuce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave on prep line.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch phone, put on gloves no hand wash.
High priority/12A-07-5
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or container. Observed ice scoop stored in pan with food debris, stained.
Basic/24-06-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in containers in ware wash area.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee taking tomatoes from case and slicing, did not wash before slicing.
Basic/08B-39-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored upright on coffee maker. GM stored properly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leak at handwashing sink near 2 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food handler drink water from plastic bottle with gloved hand then continue food preparation without changing glove/washing hands.
High priority/12A-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food handling with Watch on wrist.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed three 22 qt containers wet nesting on drying rack beside dish machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven in lobby with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sink and surface sanitizing cloth bucket with 170ppm reading. Operator corrected to 1875ppm during inspection.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and grab clean serving utensils.
High priority/12A-25-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed folded eggs 124F. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed folded eggs 124F. Manager disposed of eggs.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Manager instructed staff to clean during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted for proper air drying.
Basic/42-01-4

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.