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PANERA BREAD #1353

908 E 23 STREET · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647910
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13463490
DBPR license1305414

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not evenly distributing product on dishes after multiple testings. 0ppm chlorine on most areas tested. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce in cooler drawer adjacent to sandwich station at 47F for two and a half hours per employee. Employee voluntarily discarded the lettuce during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of mold like substance and debris around the nozzles of the self serve soda machine in the dining area.

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the Walk in Cooler and in the Walk in freezer inside of it. Hood vent above the dishmachine soiled with accumulated dust.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind and underneath the fans.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves adjacent to the sandwich station with food debris on the inside ceiling.

#4Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Covers missing on condenser cabinets in the sandwich making area and the one adjacent to it. Food debris observed inside cabinet.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Presence of debris at the crouton container, located next to the soups hot holding station. Dirty gaskets in multiple drawer coolers throughout the kitchen. Presence of mold-like substances and food debris on the shelves and on the speed racks in both Walk In Coolers.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler drawers interior have accumulation of soil residue in the bottom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.