Panera Bread 4270
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Panera Bread 4270 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Panera Bread 4270 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 observed on wall at mop sink. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomatoes (51F); Tuna salad (49). Manager placed items in walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator exchanged solution, tested at 700 Sink and Surface **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door.
35B-01-4
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Employee coring unwashed tomatoes. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies on wall by mop sink Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Water for bagels stored in a chemical spray bottle. Manager discarded the water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to manager **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cooks line wearing bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bucket of ice in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Self serve soda fountain has buildup of debris and mold-like substance under and around the soda heads and ice chute **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Employee coring unwashed tomatoes. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to croutons packaged for to go orders. Operator removed croutons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Buckets of ice in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed 3 cases of unwashed produce stored above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
39
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Feb 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread 4270 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread 4270 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Panera Bread 4270 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Panera Bread 4270 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Panera Bread 4270's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread 4270 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread 4270 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 4270 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread 4270 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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