Panera Bread #6062
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Panera Bread #6062 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Panera Bread #6062 was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee changing tasks and not changing gloves. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the metal shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
14-17-4
78
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing over the chemical area in back of the restaurant.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees preparing food wearing dangling bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent over the food prep table on front line .
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employees wearing watches and bracelets. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on freezer door and curtain. Door is not able to close properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup for scooping without a handle in the flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted at coffee station. Operator covered the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk in freezer door that prevented the door from closing tightly.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handler with cloth bracelet while preparing ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Establishment using paper hand towels as a direct contact surface with cooked bacon. Manager removed the bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
74
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers of milk in self serve reach-in cooler at 54F. Operator stated the milk had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved and stored in reach-in cooler that was below 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and ice chute in self dispensing soda machine in front service area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in rice and quinoa blend and cut lettuce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a toxic substance stored on the floor in front counter area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on line. Employee removed watch. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #6062 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6062 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #6062?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #6062.
How does Panera Bread #6062 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Panera Bread #6062 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Panera Bread #6062's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #6062 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #6062 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 #6062 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6062 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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