Panera Bread #943
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread #943 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/25. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Making meatballs for catering, she said she'll pay in a couple of weeks **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Ring, no plan band, she removed it **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
82
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in open air cooler below turbo ovens. Operator stated employee left out after using during breakfast rush. We discussed TPHC as a possible option for liquid eggs. Also, cooked beef (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler across from salad drawers. Observed several baggies of cooked beef stored above chill line of pan. Operator removed several portioned bags of beef and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Retemped at end,of inspection and both items at 40F-41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface 5.86) on cook line. Operator added water to dilute solution and retested at 4.30. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, portable white cutting board hanging on clean rack near triple sink soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels unable to dispense at hand wash sink on cook line across from salad drawers and No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cook line nearest managers office. Operator replenished paper towels at dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above single use storage shelves in catering area missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils and clean plastic ware stored in dirt containers on shelf above soups hot holding table. Also, drawer with bakery items at prep table across from coffee brewing station has accumulation of debris.
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with sealed packages of icing stored on floor in catering walk-in-cooler. Operator stated an employee was supposed to to discard box. Operator removed box of icing to discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor around legs of shelving in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line and in dining area at beverage station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and exterior of Cabinets/ drawers in dining area next to beverage stations soiled. Operator and employee started to clean cabinets/ drawers during this inspection. Gasket on catering walk-in-cooler soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with single use cardboard lunch boxes stored on floor in catering area.
25-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on turbo ovens, microwave on cook line, and ice bin on cook line soiled.
23-24-4
41
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef, house made chicken salad, tuna salad, cut tomatoes, cooked vegetables, cut lettuce (48F-54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from beverage making machines on cook line. Operator stated they have been busy and lids have been open. Items were placed in reach-in cooler around 6:30-7a. Operator closed lids to chill foods. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to fill pitcher of water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and multiple soda nozzles at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, cutting board in bagel area at front counter soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen door across from beverage station. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Multiple employees food safety certification expired ( Lauren, Destiny, Chelsea, and Adrian) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sealed containers of puree stored on loop in walk-in-cooler. Also, bags with catering orders stored on floor in bakers walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line and microwave near beverage station in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on bakers walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles on cook line and prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
47
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach souffle mix, cheese souffle (50F-52F - Cold Holding) in bakery walk-in-cooler. Operator stated walk-in-cooler stopped working properly about an hour and a half ago. He called to have serviced. Operator removed soufles into 2nd walk-in-cooler to chill. No other TcS foods in bakery walk-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and multiple soda nozzles on self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. Also, spigot on coffee urn in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof for multiple employees hired more than 60 days. Some team leads without CFM certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink on cook line nearest front counter area leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box and plastic wrapped single service to go containers for catering stored on floor near bakery area.
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Reach-in cooler next to bagel holder rack on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under and surrounding oven in bakery area.
36-22-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives on clean storage shelf next to dishwasher stored in container with accumulation of debris.
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on bakery walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, drawer in dining area under beverage station soiled with spilled beverage.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with bag of bread/ bagels being donated elsewhere stored on floor next to storage cart near back door. Operator removed box to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vent on cook line soiled.
36-34-5
45
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, Greek yogurt (49F-51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near juice machine on cook line. Operator stated cooler was working fine when he arrived this morning. Observed door bounce open when door gets closed. Operator removed TCS foods from reach-in cooler and placed in nearby cooler. Also, cut lettuce (46F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawer near juice machine on cook line. Observed gasket not sealing on bottom drawer unable to allow drawer to fully close. Operator removed cut lettuce from both drawers to nearby cooler to chill. Also, egg whites (52F - Cold Holding) in bar area across from steam table. Operator stated equipment has been called to have serviced and products were iced. Discussed with operator that only the bottom of the carton of eggs were touching the ice. Employee removed cartons of egg whites and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At callback Greek yogurt 51F, milk 48F. Operator removed both items and placed in a another nearby cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler on cook line and two drawer reach-in cooler on cook line near juice machine unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed door on reach-in cooler (ambient temperature 49F bounce back open when closing door and gasket on reach-in cooler drawers (ambient temperature 51F) causing bottom drawer not to seal/ close. Operator stated he will call to have both pieces of equipment serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: At callback reach-in cooler next to juice machine not in use, operator waiting for door to be adjusted.. Two drawer reach-in cooler on cook line ambient temperature 39F **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Jun 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cheese soufflés held on 2 hour time control. Placed about 1 hr before. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no / ineffective hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bulk ice stored in container not constantly draining.
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in crouton container. Moved by manager.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base of drawer cooler. Soiled exterior of coolers at prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Prep line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under Three compartment sink.
29-11-4
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter installed without a back flow device on the non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect located at prep sink across from ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station in dining area to be soiled around nozzles and in drain pan. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk-in coolers that are dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados on cook line not properly washed with labels still on them.
08B-39-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from proofer. Floor fan in place to dry floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand alone coolers in back room to have door handles that are soiled. Observed handles of reach in drawers on cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen to be deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach across from prep sink near ware washing area. Manager removed and discarded roach. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with beards without beard guards. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through from the outside at bottom of exit back .
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind deck oven next proofer with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed front cook line floor to be soiled behind equipment. Observed walk-in cooler floor to be soiled behind racks.
36-73-4
41
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee pulled hair back and placed gloves on then proceeded to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed with Manager , manager reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Employee then washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine to be soiled behind the splash guard at the top of machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves on the cook line observed soiled handles. Reviewed with manager proper cleaning of microwave. Manager had employee clean handle of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep table near bread ovens. Reviewed with employee and manager violation. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under Deck oven near bread ovens.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Kitchen floors throughout cook line soiled and under equipment to be soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in Freezer at the very top of food racks using metal pans to catch dripping ice. Discussed with manager on potential of contamination.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small black fan on cook line to have heavy dust buildup . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler drawers on cook line to be soiled. Underneath the drawers of reach in coolers observed food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind Dish washing machine to be soiled.
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #943 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #943 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #943?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #943.
How does Panera Bread #943 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Panera Bread #943 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Panera Bread #943's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread #943 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #943 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 #943 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #943 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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