PANERA BREAD STORE 2794
5810 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High 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**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects. 2 live ants observed at to go station. 1 live ant observed in microwave near drive thru **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Basic 12
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru window
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In lettuce
23-03-4Basic – 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
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cookies on shelf in bakers station not covered **Corrected On-Site**
33-31-5Basic – 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.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers over red onions in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4Basic – 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.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.