PANERA BREAD STORE 2781
2750 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-692-9235
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015015831 | Feb 20, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 | $280 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm, operator replaced with new bottle primed and recycled machine Retest at 50 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter bread station Operator provided
Ceiling tile missing above prep shelf in back kitchen
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal food trays soiled with old food debris at back bakery area and prep table at kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles at prep line.
In-use scoop not stored with handle above the top of cut lettuce and rim of the container. Removed at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed box of cookies stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Baking pans soiled at baking prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean plastic food storage containers at drying rack. Operator put out items to dry.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed melons stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching cinnamon crunch pieces in food container at bagel prep area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on food storage shelf over bagel prep area.
Stored food not covered. Bread on Bread rack not protected by cover. Operator covered food.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can on front counter area Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff dumping coffee on it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwiches area
Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 150 ppm Operator corrected to 700 ppm
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Soda machine has water leak/frontline/operator called for service.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops, spoons/prep area/ to go area/corrective action taken/operator stored utensils properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored to go containers properly.
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.