PANERA BREAD STORE 2788
2001 INDIAN RIVER BLVD, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772-794-0188
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022034079 | May 10, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Kaitlyn expired 2019
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on catering cooler drawers are soiled. Shelving under POS has old food debris
Slow draining water in handwash sink in catering area
Walk in freezer floor has accumulation of debris.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in cooked chicken
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to soup warmers at front counter
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler on front line roasted red peppers (47F - Cold Holding) hard boiled eggs 47 cold holding. Feta cheese 47 cold holding. In cooler overnight
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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of Ice machine deflector shield
Ceiling tile missing Above walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catering wire rack has dust and grease build up
Jan 31, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On salad dressing drawer at front counter
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Old food debris in storage cubes under POS. -catering area has in use black bins that store coffee cups that have old food debris
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean Spoons and knives on storage rack
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. 2 new hires. Provided form to manager
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Catering cooler drawers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In croutons
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on catering cooler drawers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler Drawers on main cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in catering
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind fan compressor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal speed racks in walk in cooler have built up food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in cooler with stickers still on
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredges at front counter
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of both flip top units and egg warmer not working
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager adjusted flow rate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under counter top ovens
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers stored next to diced chicken on front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredges throughout kitchen
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.