Panera Bread #6008
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread #6008 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back food prep area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons, forks, and knives at soup station.
25-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter, cookies and scones packed for customer self service not properly labeled. Educated operator on proper labeling requirements. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed togo bags of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed bags off of floor on to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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 10ppm) after running, sanitizer bucket was replaced, machine primed, and dishes resanitized at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter, cookies and scones packed for customer self service not properly labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Far end cook line handwash sink blocked by bread rack. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter by register, observed bagged scone and cookies packaged on site, missing proper label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
78
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back wall flip top reach-in cooler on cook line: soft salami (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down all foods for quick cooling. Operator states a work order has been submitted. Discussed with operator using ice daily to help ensure proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), sanitizer chemical bucket is empty. Operator replaced the chemicals and primed the machine, 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bagged cookies prepared on site for customer self service by front registers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the chute of the ice machine for customer self service. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bread paddle stored on soiled surface between uses, on top of bread oven. **Warning**
10-12-5
64
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Scones and cookies packed for customer self service at front counter not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 500 ppm DDBSA and 1200 ppm lactic acid. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main sandwich station reach-in cooler: cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); soft salami (49F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Main sandwich station reach-in cooler: cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); soft salami (49F - Cold Holding) for 5 hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area, observed employee wash dirty dishes, handle clean dishes, no handwash. Discussed with operator proper handwashing techniques. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line far end and in dishwashing area, with carts. Operator cleared the sinks for use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incomplete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time markings in written plan inconsistent, some foods not indicated in plan and are being held using time. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In right end of kitchen walk-in cooler, bags of packaged catering food orders stored on floor. Operator moved onto cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Scones and cookies packed for customer self service at front counter not labeled. **Warning**
02D-03-4
41
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to locate written procedures at time of inspection. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bread rack blocking handwash sink at entrance to cook line left side. Operator moved the cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Paddles stored on soiled surface on top of unused bread over far right side of main kitchen.
24-07-4
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Dec 21, 2022
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 egg wash 2 hours (50F - Cold Holding) under oven reach in cooler in kitchen line. And rice pilaf (48F - Cold Holding ) in bottom drawer in reach in cooler next to window line.
03A-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen line.
05-09-4
82
Aug 12, 2022
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 diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans mix (50F - Cold Holding) for less then 2 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment in first reach in cooler by kitchen line window. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #6008 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6008 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #6008?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #6008.
How does Panera Bread #6008 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Panera Bread #6008 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Panera Bread #6008's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #6008 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #6008 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Panera Bread #6008 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6008 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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