Panera Bakery Cafe #1941

1510 John Sims Pkwy Ste A1, Niceville, FL 32578

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Niceville restaurants, the typical score is 97; Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine multiple attempts. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Aug 20, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

29-34-4

Jan 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with health reporting requirements. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bread trays soiled with build up and debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys stored on shelf next to dishes on cook line on right side of make bar. Keys were removed from shelf by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near thermalizer.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Trays in dry storage area have heavy build up ( no food contact ). **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bakery Cafe #1941?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bakery Cafe #1941.

How does Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Panera Bakery Cafe #1941's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bakery Cafe #1941 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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