Panera Bread #4154

3490 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33594

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Panera Bread #4154, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Valrico sits at 81, putting Panera Bread #4154 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish hand sink. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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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 touching food in bulk croutons. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single use gloves in hand sink by kitchen door. Gloves were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink faucet leaking on service line

29-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor next to mop sink

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along floor of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and door in walk-in cooler soiled with black mold

36-27-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch glasses on face and not change gloves and wash hands while handling cookline equipment Inspector explained the importance of proper glove use and hand washing

12A-07-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along floor

14-69-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on metal sheet pans near manager office

16-48-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled under prep table Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4154 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4154 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4154?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4154.

How does Panera Bread #4154 compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Panera Bread #4154 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Panera Bread #4154's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #4154 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #4154 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 #4154 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4154 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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