Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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PANERA BREAD STORE 2794

5810 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3663667
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13515671
DBPR license4105391

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 10, 2025 10:01 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 11, 2025 9:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects. 2 live ants observed at to go station. 1 live ant observed in microwave near drive thru **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 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 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru window

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In lettuce

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cookies on shelf in bakers station not covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic33-31-5

Basic – 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.

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers over red onions in walk in **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic24-05-4

Basic – Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.