Panera Bread #1693
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #1693 has eight inspections in the public record. Panera Bread #1693 was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Panera Bread #1693 scores about where you'd expect for a Zephyrhills restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in prep area not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink by ice machine blocked by rolling cart. Operator moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed employee touch head and did not wash hands or change gloves then touched single service equipment. Coached operator on proper hand washing equipment.
12A-25-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around fans in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of reach in cooler lid next to entrance of kitchen by the drive through window.
14-11-5
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to ovens; sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); onions onions (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) Manager placed all items in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Secondary cooler across from prior cooler; cut tomatoes (37F - Cold Holding); romaine cut (43F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding); cooked ferro (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Manager moved items to freezer for rapid cooling. Punter on top of cook line coolers; butter packs (62F - Cold Holding) Manager moved butter to freezer for rapid cooling. Took new temperatures of all items above @11:45, all in correct temperature. retemp; ferro (39F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (35F - Cold Holding); turkey (30F - Cold Holding); tuna (32F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (33F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (35F - Cold Holding); roasted corn (36F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (34F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer installed on wrong side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart near rear ice machine. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink across from dishwashing unit. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of 2 percent milk in cooler by front counter. Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink mug in rear prep are by catering cooler. Was removed to employee personal item area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelving in baking area. Observed purses on prep stations. Employees removed purses. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on cook line near drive through, interior soiled, not easily cleanable. Make line lid under microwave by drive through in disrepair being held together with stickers. Front counter reach in cooler gasket in left side in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in coolers by drive through in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rear catering cooler has food for pick-up stored on floor. Manager put bags on rolling cart off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on and around condenser and walls. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris visible in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's public restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda nozzles and ice chute soiled with debris in drive thru.
23-03-4
35
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mild peppers In ware washing storage. Operator threw can away. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mild peppers In ware washing area. Operator threw can away. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on wall behind fans.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage shelf In ware washing area.
16-46-4
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler- cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); spring mix (51F - Cold Holding). Manager put lettuce in walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Retemped at 38 30 min later **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over oven
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged cutting boards on make line
14-11-5
67
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1693 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1693 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1693?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1693.
How does Panera Bread #1693 compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Panera Bread #1693 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Panera Bread #1693's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1693 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1693 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 #1693 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1693 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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