PANERA BREAD #4701
20437 SR 7 · WEST BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33498
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled dishes to be washed in dishwasher then proceed to handle finished wares coming out of dishwasher without washing hands. Instructed employee/operator on proper hand washing when conducting ware washing. Employee washed hands and re washed dishes **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut cabbage date marked 10/17 in bakery walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Intermediate 1
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at barista station not date marked. Employee states milk was opened yesterday morning. Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Observed at UV light control device at front counter. Control device not located above any food preparation/storage area, and control device retains insects
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at salad station drawers
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed in cooked steak at cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.