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Panera Bread #6229

2821 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Panera Bread #6229 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Panera Bread #6229 was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen without paper towels. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating an egg sandwich while preparing food. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor tiles surrounding the floor drain in front of the dish machine broken and pieces missing.
36-17-5
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusty ceiling vent over the entrance to the walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged and missing cove tiles to the left of the back door.
36-03-4
90
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve soda fountain ice drop with a slimy substance on the inside. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the ice machine edge that connects with the door. Priority: Intermediate
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed documents to operator. Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
74
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager serving food without hair restraint. Operator was instructed to ensure all employees serving and touching ready to eat food must restrain hair.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in freezer wall and door.
36-22-4
90
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet in the front counter area chipped on the surface.
14-11-5
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #6229 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #6229 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread #6229 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Panera Bread #6229 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Panera Bread #6229's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #6229 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 #6229 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 #6229 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #6229 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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