PANERA BREAD STORE 2794
5810 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-925-1234
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed at front counter bagel slicing area. 1 live observed on floor next to loaf slicer 1 live on floor under cooler at front counter 2 live in bread display case
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025067609 | Sep 10, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Utensil bins have old food debris. Gasket on cooler drawer storing liquid eggs
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old coolers and cooking equipment stored in kitchen
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggs (121F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (133F - Hot Holding) Manager discarded
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment being stored in kitchen
Sep 11, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line
Sep 10, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 observed next to dishwasher. 1 observed at front counter near bread slicer 1 observed at bagel display shelf. 1 observed flying over salad topping containers 5 live around ice bin near drive thru 1 live at self serve soda station
Presence of insects. 2 live ants observed at to go station. 1 live ant observed in microwave near drive thru
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed at front counter bagel slicing area. 1 live observed on floor next to loaf slicer 1 live on floor under cooler at front counter 2 live in bread display case
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding) Items in sandwich cooler in service for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chill
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on prep table near drive thru window. 3 dead on floor near bagel slicer. 2 dead on floor under prep table near ovens 10 dead in sticky trap under self serve soda station 3 dead roaches on the floor in the proofer. 2 dead in self serve cabinet
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru window
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In lettuce
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on shelves under bread slicer. Self serve station cabinets are soiled
Stored food not covered. Cookies on shelf in bakers station not covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers over red onions in walk in
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies in back prep area next to mop sink and walk in cooler. manager states that pest control is supposed to be out today.
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.Butter pats placed into service 45 minutes ago
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to freezer blocked by speed rack
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 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. Cracked edges on long tan cutting boards
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in box with stickers being cut
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chipped corners on long tan cutting boards
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle touching quinoa in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed carts with heavy build up of residue chipping off.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards with mold like substance, manager threw away
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved bin to another location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long tan cutting boards chipped at corners
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork found thawing in standing water, manager moved to walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager remade bucket and sanitizer is now reading 774ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge on line not labeled.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot at drive up window soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment handles. Dredges on make line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away during inspection
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredges
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.