Panera Bread #4723
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Panera Bread #4723 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Panera Bread #4723 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at both front counter hand wash sinks not working. Per operator, dispenser needs batteries. Operator changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to office entrance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at time of inspection dish machine. as per manager already contacted technician and sanitizing dishes at triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack above triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at flip top cooler - scoop's handles touching diced lettuce.
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink - mop stored in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bread station, wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitation bucket with sink and surface with 170ppm - As per manufacturer instruction ppm should be 272-700ppm
21-08-4
50
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda bag-in-box dispensing storage rack; cleaning chemicals stored above soda boxes. Operator moved cleaning chemicals to the left of soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. At Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor under fan unit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At kitchen; insect control device installed over ice machine ice bin/scooping/dispensing area. Advised Operator to relocate insect control device. **Warning**
35B-02-4
58
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); butter pats (45F - Cold Holding) inside single door beverage air cooler at pastry counter. Per operator, food stored in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
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. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill.
14-74-7
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Half and half creamer held less than 4 hours at front counter next to soda machine has no time mark. Operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. Salad station , beverage reach in cooler / flip top ; Quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); mixed salad (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F cold holding ); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); broccoli Mac and cheese (50F cold holding )boiled eggs 50F ( cold holding) under 4 hours ago. Manager placed on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serving eggs over easy without a consumer advisory. Emailed sign to manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup on shelves in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of all reach-in-coolers in sandwich line. **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #4723 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4723 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4723?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4723.
How does Panera Bread #4723 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Panera Bread #4723 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Panera Bread #4723's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4723 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #4723 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 #4723 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4723 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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