Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PANERA BREAD CAFE 6440

7815 SR 64 E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34212

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3700941
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13721437
DBPR license5106159

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee cleaner chemical stored above single service food handler gloves. Manager removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees without reporting Agreement.

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees handling food wearing watches on their wrists.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under three compartment sink.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an employee use her foot to grab handle of reach in cooler drawer and open the drawer. Employee sanitized handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of broccoli cheddar soup thawing in room temp water without faucet running. Manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.