Panera Bread #1028

101 Bluefish Drive Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #1028 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Panera Bread #1028 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lime away and other chemicals stored on shelf above clean linens.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink by dish pit not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and speed racks in bakers cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bottom of salad cooler.

22-16-4

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling with accumulated dust in walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoons in barista station stored in soiled container. Spoons cleaned and placed in clean container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed racks in walk-in coolers.

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Salad station handles soiled. Soiled container for spoons in barista station. Employee cleaned items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Jan 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed breads and doughnuts not covered at the top. Also had bread stored on prep rack with no cover on top of rack.

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on ice scoop holder. Manager had employee put holder through dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks presented in self service holder with food contact side outward.

25-02-4

Basic - Window seals and ledges soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed several dead flying insects on window seals.

36-73-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on top of single service gloves that were open. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food residue under drawers of reach in cooler on front line.

22-16-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees take lid off drink and hold mouth end of straw then touch bacon without changing gloves. Manager addressed employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard with no beard restraint.

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed small plastic containers stacked while still wet. Manager put stack in dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed gasket in need of replacement for reach in cooler under blender. Manager stated part has been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager separated. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked egg round held at 131F. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed bowl in spinach and parmesan cheese. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1028 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1028 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1028?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1028.

How does Panera Bread #1028 compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Panera Bread #1028 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Panera Bread #1028's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1028 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #1028 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panera Bread #1028 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1028 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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