Panera Bread #1448

9405 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Panera Bread #1448 stretching back to 2022. Panera Bread #1448 was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Port Richey restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator moved the boxes off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The soda machine catch drain in the dining area was soiled with slime. The operator cleaned the soda machine catch drain. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over storage shelf area containing exposed catering boxes and opened box of tongs. Discussed with operator on relocating.

35B-02-4

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler at drive through- butter pat (44F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer. 36F at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on gasket of 2 door cooler under toaster at front counter 2 live under front counter by steam well 1 live by soda station in dining room **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under soda station cabinet in dining room 3 dead under cart at front counter by steam table **Warning**

35A-03-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on side of unit under turbo chef, operator killed roach and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-08-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler on middle of cook line- ; liquid eggs (53F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used glove in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toaster on front line Interior of black ice bin on front line

22-02-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At lift top coolers and in prep room **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touched food after wiping gloved hands on soiled apron

01B-13-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped gloved hands on apron then prepared food, discussed proper hand washing procedure, see stop sale

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in drive thru used to rinse coffee grounds out of machine, discussed proper use of hand sinks

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards on reach in coolers in food preparation area

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in coolers

14-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employees preparing food with bracelets on that hang down, employees removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sanitizer bucket stored next to bagels in food preparation area, sanitizer bucket removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. WIC shelves soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drive thru

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in cooler

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1448 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1448 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1448?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1448.

How does Panera Bread #1448 compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Panera Bread #1448 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Panera Bread #1448's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1448 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1448 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 Bread #1448 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1448 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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