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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PANERA BREAD #1342

5864 BEE RIDGE ROAD, CENTER GATE PLAZA · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338422
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357681
DBPR license6805093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 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 Milk 51F, 49F in lo boy Reachin Cooler at end of cook line by coffee station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager emptied cooler and called for service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit plan to manager who corrected by printing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage ca. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Unable to view any employee training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed on stainless bowls on storage rack. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.