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Panera Bread #1601

137 Landing Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #1601 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Panera Bread #1601 trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink located by dish machine was blocked by cart operator removed cart from front in washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black sweater underwear oven on work station operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Location-Salad station, diced chicken with handle touching chicken, operator removed handle with gloves and sanitize the spoon by wash, rinse and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in and walk in freezer
14-69-4
95
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand washing sink by the prep area across from the walk-in cooler. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Close by walk-in cooler freezer
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted on cook line by the hot holding station. Operator inverted forks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer Operator cleaned area by sweeping . **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
78
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine in dining area, panel behind Canada Dry. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of drink machine at drive through.
23-03-4
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In women's restroom
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working on the cook line.
14-11-5
90
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine chute in customer dining area. Employee cleaned ice chute: wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed most current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep line.
14-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in prep sink by walk-in cooler with no running water. Manager turn on cold water over thawing product. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Cucumbers on the floor in walk-in cooler. Floor cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Around the door.
14-69-4
67
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 48F reachin cooler on cookline. Suggest to manager small amounts in pans, or stir every 30 mins. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. 0ppm retested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzle in drive thur Ice chute on soda machine in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle on 3 compartment sink Bottom of soda heads on dining room
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1/2 gal tea jug stored on floor in stockroom. manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1601 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1601 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1601?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1601.

How does Panera Bread #1601 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Panera Bread #1601 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Panera Bread #1601's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1601 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 #1601 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 #1601 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1601 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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