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PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFE 4739

7655 W ATLANTIC AVE 101, Delray Beach FL 33446

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022842
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice station next to drive thru butter chips 64F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice level low. Operator placed butter chips back into walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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 with no gloves on and then proceeded to touch a cup used for customer order without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's food stored on prep table next to toaster. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on top of ceiling in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Side flip top cooler by handwashing sink; boiled eggs (41-49F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed product stored past the fill line. Operator removed eggs out of temperature and placed below to quick chill. Observed at front station butter chips 64f,. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice level low on butter chips. Discussed with operator TPHC procudures. Operator placed on TPHC.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on top of ceiling.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice station next to drive thru butter chips 64F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice level low. Operator placed butter chips back into walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer..
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator primed sanitizer, retested at 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue substance not labeled. Operator labeled glass cleaner
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware washing hand wash sink blocked by cart, garbage can. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at flip top across from walk in cooler. Operator states service call is in. Unit currently not in use
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.