PANERA BREAD #1259
1760 US 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook at makeline leave line and open cooler at front counter where cashier opens cooler with no gloves after touching money. Cook opened cooler, unsanitized surface , and returned to makeline where he handled ready to eat foods touching and wrapping sandwich without first changing gloves and washing hands. Manager reviewed handwashing and glove use with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. At inspection one employee hired 6 days ago had not signed the health reporting agreement. Manager had employee sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed melon over cut ready to eat melon in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4Basic – Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed grey growth behind nozzles of drink dispenser. Manager cleaned with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of water with no label. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:51 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.