Panera Bread #884

4208 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Panera Bread #884 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 85; Panera Bread #884 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on the edge of the hand washing in the drive thru. The tongs was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-02-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler on the front counter behind the cash register/ pastry area. All reach in coolers on the front line. The manager assigned an employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal 114F. The oatmeal was removed to be heated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a rack of bread on the front counter. The rack was removed. bakery station. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf in the bakery.

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potato chips on the floor. Front counter prep area. Potato chips was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 16, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tabled in drive thru cutting boards

14-09-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in dish and throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and on floor

14-69-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sani bucket stored on table next to salad toppings. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: cut romaine (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce and spring mix (50F - Cold Holding). Manager had product in unit less than 4 hours. Manager turned on unit and placed lettuce in walk in cooler. Re temped 15 minutes later at 40f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tile in baker walk in cooler

36-03-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen

36-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observeddust on walk in cooler fan covers. Observed buildup around soda nozzles at self serve soda station

23-03-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed: Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Unaware of chlorine ppm level. Priority: Intermediate

53A-10-4

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, and dust. Observed above guest drink station. Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on booth seats in main dining room, employee began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread #884 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #884 on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #884?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #884.

How does Panera Bread #884 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Panera Bread #884 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Panera Bread #884's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #884 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread #884 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 #884 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #884 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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