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PANERA BREAD BAKERY #4258

17325 US 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-483-0229

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats124
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508738
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019016966Feb 7, 2019Apr 22, 2019$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drive Thru. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in prep area. Ceiling tiles in prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees in sandwich make area. Employees removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink at front counter. Wall by toaster oven at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. One tile over drink machine by drive thru.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Oven in back kitchen area. Main walk in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath dishwasher.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior inback kitchen area. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink soiled. Operator cleaned. Wall by drink station by drive thru.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in outside walk in cooler. Ceiling tiles outside walk in freezer.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter next to hand washing sink. Floor under dish washer soiled. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior coffee makers at front counter. Reach in cooler gasket front counter. Operator cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the right of drive thru. Operator cleaned..
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer operator cleaned.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. - cutting boards on front line chipped corners.
Basic/14-12-4
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Tea basket
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle of clear liquid on front line.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting boards in kitchen make line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -turbo chef oven on front line. - microwave on front line
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of bubbler drink machine - exterior of turbo chef oven on front line
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 45° operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area and drive thru.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by empty boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored at the drive table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drive thru salad station
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cappuccino machine on front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/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.