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PANERA BREAD 1029

1808 TAMIAMI TRL #C · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3655824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13489114
DBPR license1801686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F – Cold Holding) in the open top cold holding unit on the make line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator stored the butter in another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels behind the front counter. The operator fixed the paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cooked chicken not stored above the food. The scoop handle was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.