Panera Bread #4728
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread #4728 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Deerfield Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 ppm at zero
22-41-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Milk station cooler and bake station reach in cooler gaskets not in good repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Operator states service order is in. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed front counter employees pulling pants up and proceeded to put gloved on without washing hands first. PIC instructed employees to wash hands. Reviewed hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Catering flip top : Sliced tomatoes 44°@ 9:45 ambient cooling since 8am to 54° at 11am . Observe food cooling at a unit in disrepair. Operator iced down foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 2 hours per company policy. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catering flip top : Sliced tomatoes 44°@ 9:45 ambient cooling since 8am to 54. sliced cheese 50°, cooked chicken 54°, roast beef 53°. Egg station: liquid eggs 54°, butter 64° in unit less than 4 hours - operator placed ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flying insects landing on wall next to bathrooms by kiddie stools away from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. For milk at coffee station opened 7/15. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bagel cutter machine at front counter with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon not date marked inside walk in cooler. Per PIC prepared on 7/15. Operator data marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front counter salad station: scoop handle in direct contact to cooked rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in freezer a box of bread stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Milk station cooler and bake station reach in cooler gaskets not in good repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a dirty towel in use at baking station on prep table not stored in solution. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Observed cooked chicken at prep sink thawing in water. Food temperatures 50-53°. Bag not submerged properly. Operator removed over-stacked products. Foods outside temperature less than 3 hours. **Warning**
06-03-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. **Warning**
33-01-4
19
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heated pasteurized shell egg (119°F-128°F - Hot Holding) being held in left side steam table. Operator states item was heated 30 minutes ago. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at right side flip top
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at right side flip top
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Observed at dining room microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #4728 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4728 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4728?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4728.
How does Panera Bread #4728 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Panera Bread #4728 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Panera Bread #4728's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4728 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 #4728 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 #4728 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4728 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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