Panera Bread #4160

1457 Wp Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Panera Bread #4160, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Sanford restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

10 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -catering reach-in cooler lower portion, operator relocated towards the front **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -both women's and men's bathroom mirrors **Repeat Violation**

32-07-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles displaced over soup thermalizer.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing bagels, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -boiled eggs container lid corner broken, employee switched out lid **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -spoon in asiago cheese, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach-in cooler under bagel toaster, operator installed new thermometer **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to coffee machine, operator installed new sign **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bakery walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris

23-03-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on reach in cooler soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom mirror issoiled

32-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation

13-07-4

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

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -rear of deck oven

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer

14-69-4

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

02D-01-5

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese reach in cooler: cream cheese 44f, butter 47f. Items moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.

14-09-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored over reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Coffee Station.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4160 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4160 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4160?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4160.

How does Panera Bread #4160 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Panera Bread #4160 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has Panera Bread #4160's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #4160 have averaged around four 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 #4160 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 #4160 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4160 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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