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PANERA BREAD CAFE 6440

7815 SR 64 E, Bradenton FL 34212 · 941-289-1850

Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 2 visits since September 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106159
Grade history
SEP 25
JUN 26
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee cleaner chemical stored above single service food handler gloves. Manager removed cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed some employees without reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees handling food wearing watches on their wrists.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an employee use her foot to grab handle of reach in cooler drawer and open the drawer. Employee sanitized handle.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of broccoli cheddar soup thawing in room temp water without faucet running. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 17, 2025Inspection 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.