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PANERA BREAD STORE 2790

5880 SR 100, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386-313-5919

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats117
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800754
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter 52F; ( - Cold Holding). In side drawers of cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Oven rail cooler: cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut melons (52F - Cold Holding) for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed product in walk-in cooler to cool and placed work order for rail.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near point of sale blocked with gloves. Person in charge removed gloves from drain.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed coffee brewing machine with rust and corrosion where the filter basket sits. Person in charge took pictures for work order.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed oven rail cooler has build up of ice on back wall.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; #1; 61F, hummus, salami 52F, corn, lettuce 54F, green goddess 54F, chicken 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Temperature on cooler as 50+.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; #1; 61F, hummus, salami 52F, corn, lettuce 54F, green goddess 54F, chicken 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that the cooler was turned off.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice has black mold like substance on left side of ice plate.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled on back line.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer. Floor has food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice is no draining. Person in charge turned on valve.
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep counter. Person in charge removed.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On turbo chef rail; Tomatoes 48F, cheese 51F, smashed avocados 46F, butter 49F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge unit was not turned on. Items out 1 hour. Placed into reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Spoons on clean dish rack are soiled. Person in charge placed in dish washing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can. Person in charge removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips on floor. Person in charge moved and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By empty boxes. Person in charge removed boxes.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front counter not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish racks have black/mold like substance on them.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice bin on front line not draining. Person in charge placed container under and turned valve on to drain.
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lowboy are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered. Sausage in lowboy not covered. Person in charge covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By empty boxes.
/46-01-4
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tomatoes and avacados not washed prior to slicing.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter 52F; ( - Cold Holding). In side drawers of cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At self service; butter 57F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter was placed on time control and documented. In drawer in side cooler; butter 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Stop sale issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and 1/2&1/2 opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated all.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In dish area; knife in between prep tables. Person in charge removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink next to dish machine in back.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold on top drawer gaskets of lettuce drawer cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes and avacados sliced and not washed prior. Stickers still on them. Addressed and person in charge washed produce.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish has black mold like substance on it.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back baking area; flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers #2; chicken 45F, feta 44F, spinach 53F; ( - Cold Holding) Milk 44F, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2023 · Stop sale on chicken 45F, chicken 44F. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers #2; chicken 45F, feta 44F, spinach 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Milk 44F, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding) All in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2023 · Chicken 45F, chicken 44F, chicken 44F, milk 48F. All in cooler overnight except for milk. Milk was sitting out and placed back into cooler. Admin Complaint
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers #2; chicken 45F, feta 44F, spinach 53F; ( - Cold Holding) Milk 44F, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers #2; chicken 45F, feta 44F, spinach 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Milk 44F, milk 45F; ( - Cold Holding) All in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine has buildup of lime calcium inside.
Basic/16-23-4
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice not draining. Person in charge put container under ice bin and turned drain on.
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine has black mold like substance on it.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.