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PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4167

4414 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-509-9123

Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats143
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202697
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall at the front line area, Manager,killed and cleaned.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020055490Jul 23, 2020May 17, 2021$400
5--2020013715Dec 9, 2019Jun 30, 2020$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 11, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaned containers stored next and above dish machine with old food residue, employee moved to dish machine
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher located at the back exit door at the recharge zone.
/45-02-4
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm, Manager primed, chlorine 50ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall at the front line area, Manager,killed and cleaned.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaned cutting board above dish machine soiled, moved to triple sink.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee came from outside and started working with the coffee machine, no handwash occurred, Manager instructed to stop and wash hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At the mop sink, splitter added, no backflow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at the front counter area not inverted, manager inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One white wet cloth on cutting board at the front line, manager moved back to sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Desserts displayed for customer service at front counter have no overhead protection.
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee stacked dirty dishes in rack then continued to clear clean dishes from separate rack without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Male employee preparing dough and chewing gum. Gum was spit out.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with facial hair.
Basic/13-04-4
Silverware/utensils/food contact equipment dried with a towel/cloth. Male employee drying plastic pans with dry white towel upon removal from clean dish rack then placing dry dishes on drying rack.
Basic/24-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on front line. All were placed in bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from coffee station: tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Maintenance man added vacuum breaker to splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored above the dish machine stained. Water nozzle for tea machine next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager moved ice scoop to dish area.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks used for baking.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved to go items to shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/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.