Panera Bread #3350

2679 Gulf To Bay, Clearwater, FL 33759

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Panera Bread #3350 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Panera Bread #3350 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in the top area . Manager cleaned the top of the dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area . Manager posted hand wash sign . **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( bag of cucumbers, boxes of avocados ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( triple washed cilantro ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food. . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. 10 ppm chlorine twice . Manager refilled sanitizer . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled with food debris in crevices at bread station .

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no mustache / beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris inside cabinet under beverage dispensing machine . Per manager , floor drains scheduled for cleaning this night.

36-73-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bread station

14-09-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared at 10am: sausage (122F - Hot Holding) temperature taken at 10:20am. Asked employee to reheat to 165F. Sausage was reheated to 150F. Operator states that since breakfast was over, it will be discarded. Operator voluntarily discarded sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Area behind soda nozzles at self service soda dispenser soiled. Discussed with manager on duty.

23-03-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Dairy products in self service dispensers , procedures emailed to operator

03F-10-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli cheese soup 110f, chili 121f, staff to stir product in steam wells. After stirring product now 146-151f, discussed stirring product to keep even temperature in steam wells. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Jun 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Tortilla chips on cooks line stored not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like substance inside ice machine, employee cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris, discussed with manager. -Floor drains near dishmachine soiled with old food, discussed with manager.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler drawers across from bagel toaster. Discussed with manager. -Interior of reach in cooler soiled across from drink making station. Discussed with manager. -Exterior of reach in coolers and oven equipment, on cooks line across from hot holding soups, soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloth stored on food contact surface near coffee machine. Discussed with manager, manager placed towel in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Manager tested sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, manager changed solution and retested at 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #3350 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #3350 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #3350?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #3350.

How does Panera Bread #3350 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Panera Bread #3350 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Panera Bread #3350's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #3350 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #3350 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 #3350 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #3350 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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