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PANERA BREAD CAFE #1144

1830 NE PINE ISLAND RD STE 160, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239.458.4162

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606060
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 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 ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on prep line. The manager moved ham into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager placed wet mop in a manner to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 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 ▾
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard in microwave on prep line damaged.
Intermediate/14-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on prep line. The manager moved ham into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across turbo chef oven ambient temperature 49F.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The operator placed on a hat while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave spoiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The manager placed a thermometer in reach-in cooler under espresso machine.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 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
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Reporting Form. The Manager filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near office area.
Basic/36-32-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between cracks of reach-in cooler.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket not proper strength. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Microwave plastic guard cover/splatter shield soiled. The AGM stated plastic guard was on order for replacement.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal items in reach-in cooler under juice dispenser. The personal items were removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The GM stated ceiling tile that was soiled was permanently stained.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Light shield damaged/in disrepair near walk-in cooler.
Basic/38-01-4

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.