PANERA BREAD STORE 2780
4100 N WICKHAM RD STE 104, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-259-2055
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple live ants on wall by bakery coming up to hand sink to ceiling
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 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. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Quiche and frittata at front display counter
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Long term employees have not renewed training
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up of residue in dispensing spout for tea
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad bowls on front counter are not stored inverted, accessible to customers, manager inverted bowls
Water leaking from filters above ice machine into pan, stored above single service items in dry storage. Repair man came and is going to return when manager is available.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested at 0 ppm, sanitizer was empty, replaced sanitizer and reprimed machine. 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (44F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hws in back prep area. Manager replaced paper towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the hot water tanks next to back door. Pipe going to drain was not on drain, leaking onto floor.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took money, then put gloves on then prepared bagels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by water softener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and lid.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing wall tile in ladies restroom
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on top of to lid storage shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf where microwave sits on the cook line
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in catering area
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on gasket on front counter cooler by bakery. Employee cleaned up.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink next to soufflé cups being prepped with dressing.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. By Handwash sink next to water treatment tanks.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dishwasher has black substance build up.
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple live ants on wall by bakery coming up to hand sink to ceiling
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (48F - Cold Holding) prepped at 12:25 found at 4:05pm suggested rapid chill on item
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By walk in cooler by soda bags
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under ice machine
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insects on bread shelf 6 live flying insects by dish pit drain 1 live flying insect by soda bags
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple live ants on wall by bakery coming up to hand sink to ceiling
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (48F - Cold Holding) prepped at 12:25 found at 4:05pm suggested rapid chill on item
Dead roaches on premises. On dead in cabinet at front counter cleaned up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By walk in cooler by soda bags
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drain under ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine black like substance
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