Panera Bread 1673
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Panera Bread 1673 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Panera Bread 1673 was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Yulee restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, hard boiled egg (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they were stocked approximately 1 hour prior but lids have been open. Employee shut lid to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on coffee containers and tea urn in lobby soiled with build up of residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink near dish area. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees food handler training taken longer than 3 years ago through corporate website. Manager stated she thinks they have taken the course again but does not know how to look it up on computer. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fall under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor/wall under soda machine in drive through area soiled with build up. Also, floor at front counter soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in cinnamon sugar in bakery area touching product. Manager moved scoop so handle is not in product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two microwaves near drive thru and microwave in lobby soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, speed racks on bakery walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of two flip top reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On bottom shelf of chemical rack, three rolls of toilet paper and box of open gloves stored. Manager moved single service items to other dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. On counter near drive thru, ice coffee in urn not covered. Operator covered urn with large plate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs in reach in cooler on the front line at 45F retested eggs after 30 minutes tempt went up to 46F, operated placed eggs in the freezer to let them chill 3rd temp was 41F Greek yogurt in reach in cooler on the front line was at 46F, I notified the manager he took the Greek yogurt and immediately discarded it before a 2nd temp could be taken **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Almond Milk, 2%Milk and Half and Half on self serve counter at entrance not time marked. Operator states items out for 2 hours operator marked timed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink machine in lobby area soiled Several soda spouts on drinks machine in lobby area soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart with slicer was blocking the hand was station. Behind the cashier / front area counter, Operator moved it out of the way **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive garbage on ground in dumpster area
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in cinnamon topping in prep area
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grabs and go cookies at front counter not labeled correctly missing dates and address
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ovens on cook line on the exterior where heavily soiled Speed racks in walk cooler heavily soiled Build up on 3 bin drink dispenser in lobby area.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee was observed removing avocados directly from the case and cutting before washing
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados, tomoates, and Onions stored above ready to eat food products in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket on lower shelf of make line operator remade bucket and retested (Sink and Surface Sanitizer 170 retested 700 **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
30
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line in front counter area, pan of shredded cheese 48F. Cheese placed out approximately 2.5 hours prior. Cheese moved to walk in cooler to cool. In walk in cooler, container of butter 54F. Butter was stored near pass through window for approximately 1.5 hours prior and was moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area handled soiled pans and washed them, and immediately handled clean pans of shelf near dish area without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on make line touched face (forehead) with back of bare hand and then placed glove on to prepare food without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple cooler drawers in front make line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled blue jacket stored on prep table next to tomato slicer near office. Jacket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under refrigeration equipment in front make area. Floor under equipment in drive through area. Floor under ice machine in back kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster on east side of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet below drink dispenser in dining area.
23-03-4
45
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sandwich maker wear a watch while cutting spinach. Watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer under unit
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored stuffed in between cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign on sink next to dishwasher. Sign provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored over reach in cooler on line. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 120f on steam table, discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Cooked chicken 120f at steam table **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on line wearing watch, watch removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Still wearing watch **Time Extended**
13-07-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread 1673 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread 1673 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread 1673?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread 1673.
How does Panera Bread 1673 compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Panera Bread 1673 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Panera Bread 1673's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread 1673 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panera Bread 1673 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panera Bread 1673 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread 1673 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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