Panera Bread #1600
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Panera Bread #1600 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Port restaurant scores 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed an employee use sanitizer solution on creamer pitchers then place the pitchers in the rinse solution. The pitchers were re-washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-54-4
90
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener, put away clean. Observed operator put into dish to be washed. Observed cutting board at front counter with stains on it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on front counter with groove marks on it.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in lobby with food splatter inside. Observed operator cleaning inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at prep table, soiled with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Observed Operator removing mop and hanging properly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at frontline handwash sink. Operator able to dispense the paper towels by repairing it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above drive thru area.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards put away clean with food stain like substance on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed cutting boards on order during call back inspection. **Time Extended ** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen/prep/dish/on make line, cutting boards with groove markings on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed cutting boards on order during call back inspection. **Time Extended ** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
86
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 1/2 gallons. Green Tea Panera Brand 3 16.9 oz. Milk Horizon Brand 3 8 oz. Chocolate Milk, Horizon Brand 2 8.oz. Apple Juice Tree Top 8 6.75 oz. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 11.5 oz. Almond Milk Blue Diamond 12 32 oz. Whipped Cream Panera Brand 9 15 oz. Whipped Butter Grassland 720 Pats. Half n Half Creamer Prairie Farms 602 .372 oz.. Mango Fruit Base Panera Brand 3 61.5 oz. Strawberry Fruit Base Panera Brand 1 61.5 oz. Tropical Green Tea Smoothie Panera Brand 6 61.5. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. Spring Mix 4 3lb Bags. Caramelized Onion Royalty 1 2.20 lbs. Icing Dawn 24 lbs. Cherry Purée 6 2 lbs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 1/2 gallons. Green Tea Panera Brand 3 16.9 oz. Milk Horizon Brand 3 8 oz. Chocolate Milk Horizon Brand 2 8.oz. Apple Juice Tree Top 8 6.75 oz. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 11.5 oz. Almond Milk Blue Diamond 12 32 oz. Whipped Cream Panera Brand 9 15 oz. Whipped Butter Grassland 720 Pats. Half n Half Creamer Prairie Farms 602 .372 oz.. Mango Fruit Base Panera Brand 3 61.5 oz. Strawberry Fruit Base Panera Brand 1 61.5 oz. Tropical Green Tea Smoothie Panera Brand 6 61.5. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. Spring Mix 4 3lb bags. Caramelized Onion Royalty 2.20 lbs. Icing Dawn B4 lbs. Cherry Purée 6 2 lbs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards put away clean with food stain like substance on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back by prep with pink like mold substance on inside ice shield, also black mold like substance on interior side walls **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen/prep/dish/on make line, cutting boards with groove markings on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in lobby with food like substance on inside top of microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not stored with mop head up. Also mop in mop bucket not stored properly. Observed operator putting mops in proper manner to adequately dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance on soda dispenser around where nozzles are on both systems in drive thru and lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-13-5
45
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels being used for fresh basil. Observed employee removing paper towels and storing correctly.
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching glasses and continued to take food with gloved hand without changing gloves. Observed employee washing hands and changing gloves after being coached.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers with black mold like substance behind dispensing handles in drive thru and self serve station in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice dispensers and soda dispensers with black mold like substance behind dispensing handles in drive thru and self serve station in lobby.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed build up on out side doors of dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of 1/3 pans on drying shelf above 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in buckets not hung up to air dry
42-01-4
74
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing tile on cove molding at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed cove molding still needs replaced during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with gold cambros on drain rack above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed wet nesting still during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice on fan guard equipment and ice buildup on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed no ice around fan guard, but still ice on floor during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in prep area with water damage stain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed light shield still damaged during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outside storage area with a swing wooden fence like door that doesn't properly seal to prevent activity. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed no change at outside storage with swing door during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine by thermolizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food like substance buildup on out side of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Dish machine still has build up on exterior during time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup on inside of dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Dish machine still has build up of lime scale on inside during time of call back inspection.still **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile by walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed ceiling tile still in disrepair during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
64
Nov 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed butternut squash soup at steam table on cooks line at 119F. Employee stated he had just removed soup from reheating in hot water thermalizer. Observed operator continue to reheat soup to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on chute of soda machine in dining room,repeat 1-10-22. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by hand cart in front of it. Observed operator move cart from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment is using time as a control for self service containers of milk and cream and for butter cups but has no written plan.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at 1 hand sink in mens bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at coffee prep area in back kitchen. Observed operator remove soiled wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pan on clean dish rack next to dish machine, repeat 1-10-22. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed assorted cases of food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat 1-10-22 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1600 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1600 on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1600?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1600.
How does Panera Bread #1600 compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Panera Bread #1600 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.
Has Panera Bread #1600's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1600 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1600 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 #1600 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1600 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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