Panera Bread #4194

1010 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread #4194 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Panera Bread #4194's latest score of 95 sits above the The Villages average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Cabinet under soda machine soiled Gasket on reach in cooler across from coffee prep area soiled

23-03-4

Jun 11, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took a customers order at the front counter typing in order on computer, walked over to the pastry display area and grabbed a pastry for customer without first washing hands. Spoke to manager about washing hands after taking orders before they handle any food.

12A-16-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of sanitizer wipes by coffee grounds in coffee filters on table behind front counter, manager moved chemical wipes away from food. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly on sneeze guard on front counter by pastries.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards hanging on shelf in prep area stained.

22-02-4

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. 1 employee food safety training expired 9/2024.

53B-14-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. One white cutting board hanging in prep area with cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled above thermalizer on the back line.

36-34-5

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One plastic container on shelf above Three compartment sink with old food debris, manager moved item to dirty dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-48-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catering reach in cooler door jam area is soiled on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen leading to refuse area, sun shining through the bottom indicating a door gap.

35B-01-4

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over almond milk in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter was last changed 2/2021

29-28-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan on dry dish rack. Operator discarded pan. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles on lobby beverage machine. Operator had employee clean area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4194 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4194 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4194?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4194.

How does Panera Bread #4194 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Panera Bread #4194 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Panera Bread #4194's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4194 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 #4194 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 #4194 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4194 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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