Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PANERA BREAD #1034

4159 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10713047
DBPR license6307590

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce over ready to eat fruit and cut lettuce Discussed proper food storage. Manager moved cut fruit and large lean of cut lettuce **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager form, manager printed form of procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink bakery side blocked by bread slicer. Employee moved bread slicer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under microwave on prep line, behind self service soda dispenser

#4Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing tomatoes prior to washing. Reviewed with employee washing produce prior to cutting

#5Basic33-15-4

Basic – Recycling can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing

#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bakery side

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.