Panera Bread #6228
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #6228 has 11 inspections in the public record. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “paper towel dispenser” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Panera Bread #6228 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of mandarin oranges. The operator segregated the cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the hand sink near the front counter.
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the sandwich make table. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. Half of the contents were emptied and moved to a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sinks near the mop sink and behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use bread knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
78
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Frog, lizard or other insect found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply. Observed approximately 12 ants inside the water softener container located outside of the establishment. **Warning**
27-20-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee begin work after returning from outside then handle a clean single-service cup. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between metal containers and the interior wall of the reach in cooler at the sandwich station. Operator properly stored the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle not stored above cooked chicken at the sandwich station reach in cooler. Operator removed the scoop and replaced with a clean scoop above the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed insufficient dipperwell water velocity at the front counter coffee station. Operator increased the water velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
74
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on new gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two cracked shell eggs in same container as whole shell eggs in reach in cooler on service line. Operator discarded eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed scale build up on interior of dish machine. Operator stated a work order has been placed to resolve issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use to go cups not inverted in prep area of kitchen. Operator properly stored single use items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored food product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris behind soda nozzles at self service soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler on service line. Operator removed phone and stored in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Operator stated a work order has been placed to resolve issue. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #6228 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6228 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #6228?
Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #6228.
How does Panera Bread #6228 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Panera Bread #6228 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Panera Bread #6228's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #6228 have averaged around five 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 #6228 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 #6228 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6228 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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