Panera Bread #4734

779 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Panera Bread #4734 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Panera Bread #4734 was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ice buildup near condenser in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Deerfield Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup near condenser in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in mop sink area.

38-07-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in dry storage area.

36-34-5

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1. Soufflé 4 cheese, Soufflé spinach, and Soufflé bacon all stored with use by date 11-28-23 in walk in cooler. 2. Grilled chicken use by 11-28-23 stored in walk in cooler.

01B-24-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind single serve storage rack in storage area.

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve bread bags, single serve boxes stored in cardboard boxes with food debris underneath bread slicer at front counter.

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area above mop sink.

36-36-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Jan 12, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor 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. Chlorine 0ppm ran machine 2 times. Sanitizer replaced and retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at sandwich station. Knife removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic salad lids on shelves in dry storage. Lids inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #4734 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #4734 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #4734?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup near condenser in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #4734.

How does Panera Bread #4734 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Panera Bread #4734 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Panera Bread #4734's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #4734 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 #4734 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 #4734 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #4734 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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