Panera Bread #1989

19101 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Panera Bread #1989 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Cutler Bay average 70, so Panera Bread #1989 is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce (46 F - Cold Holding) at the front line. It was placed at reach in cooler at 6:46 AM. Employee pla fed lettuce inside walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet and a watch while engage in food preparation. Employee remove them. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the dishwasher machine. Employee moped the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

36-12-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area drying rack wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed previous inspection not available upon request. Manager was able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at salad station at cook line.

29-49-6

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food handling at front counter another employee at takeout window wearing a bracelet.

13-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from service window. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food cart located at front counter in bakery area soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed a wooden pallet in dumpster area.

33-19-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a container Wet nesting at warewashing area. Manager removed and placed in dishwasher to wash. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce at reach in cooler 47 degrees less than four hours. Manager removed cut lettuce and placed in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Instructed manager to use the three compartment sink until the DM is fixed.

22-41-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves above the three compartment sink.

22-31-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler by the drive-through cut cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee placed it in another working cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a refrigerated drawer in front of the oven in the cook line area observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee removed item from the fridge and placed in the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On a clean plastic food container stored on shelves above the three compartment sink.

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #1989 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1989 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1989?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1989.

How does Panera Bread #1989 compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?

Panera Bread #1989 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.

Has Panera Bread #1989's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #1989 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #1989 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 #1989 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #1989 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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