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PANERA BREAD 6247

235 VILLAGE COMMONS DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471127
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782124
DBPR license6502506

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce and spring mix, in reach in cooler on prep line 44F-47F Butter packets on counter near drive through 45F Chicken in prep sink,thawing 51F Per manager all items have been in coolers for approximately one hour All items retemped below 41F after being placed back in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee food handlers expired 2022

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers wet and stacked on clean shelf in dish room

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On prep line food debris in bottom drawer under toaster Multiple speed racks and sheet pans throughout the establishment

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in prep sink, no running water Chicken put back in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on shelf across from office not labeled Spray bottle of water on front serving counter not labeled All items labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.