Panera Bread #4715

3186 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Panera Bread #4715 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Panera Bread #4715's latest score of 95 sits above the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching chicken in cooler at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety milk and half and half identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time marking( 9:16 pm). Operator marked properly - 10:30 am **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- some at cook line;
14-09-4
82
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- observed mostly above the pick up counter at the sandwich station; - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler next to toasters; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler; Liquid eggs (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding)in cooler under the toaster ovens; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed in ice; **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- observed mostly above the pick up counter at the sandwich station;
36-34-5
82
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)operator changed sanitizer bucket ; rechecked to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (56F - Cold Holding);in drawers at cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved inside walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. turbo rail - portioned butter (43F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in unit under 2 hours - operator added ice and lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: turbo rail - portioned butter (42F - Cold Holding) white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today removed from walk in cooler held in overfilled container under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - sliced tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding); white cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. turbo rail - portioned butter (43F-48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in unit under 2 hours - operator added ice and lid. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching chicken - operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwich wearing a watch - employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top on left side of sandwich station: Sliced mozzarella cheese (46F - Ambient cooling). Flip top sandwich station right side: American cheese (51F - Ambient cooling) operator stated cheese was portioned more than 4 hours prior and is being held in overstuffed pan cheese did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top on left side of sandwich station: Sliced mozzarella cheese (46F - Ambient cooling). Flip top sandwich station right side: American cheese (51F - Ambient cooling) operator stated cheese was portioned more than 4 hours prior and is being held in overstuffed pan cheese did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-07-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler employee food stored in plastic thank you bag stored with ready to eat chicken. Operator moved employee food to designated storage for employee items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of unwashed avocados and a 20 pound bag of unwashed onions stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator relocated items to proper shelf. ** Corrected on-site** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At coffee station squeeze bottle containing caramel not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observe at 3 compartment sink.
38-01-4
95
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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. At dish machine; chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Sanitizer dispensing bucket empty. Operator changed bucket, primed machine. Retested to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4715 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4715 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4715?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4715.

How does Panera Bread #4715 compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?

Panera Bread #4715 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.

Has Panera Bread #4715's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4715 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #4715 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 #4715 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4715 is inspected around three times per year on average.