Panera Bread #1963

1000 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Panera Bread #1963, the earliest from 2022. Panera Bread #1963 was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back outdoor dry storage room/area.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in front pastry reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self serve soda machine.

22-20-5

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of gray-like substance underneath self serve soda machine

36-73-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.

22-02-4

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around/behind dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White icing. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray and placed in walk in freezer. Rechecked temperature at 30F cold hold. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets/watches and preparing food.

13-07-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance. Ice chute at self-serve soda machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath self-serve soda machine.

36-73-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on self-service ice chute. Educated methods of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of air drying. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frozen puree stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator put boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1963 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1963 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1963?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1963.

How does Panera Bread #1963 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Panera Bread #1963 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Panera Bread #1963's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1963 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #1963 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Panera Bread #1963 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1963 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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