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PANERA BREAD #6228

6589 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3385779
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8483803
DBPR license6804592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee begin work after returning from outside then handle a clean single-service cup. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

#3High Priority27-20-4

High Priority – Frog, lizard or other insect found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply. Observed approximately 12 ants inside the water softener container located outside of the establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

Basic 1

#1Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.