Panera Bread #983
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Panera Bread #983 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Panera Bread #983's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breakers.
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at prep line.
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. Observed scoop stored inside container of granola with handle in contact with granola.
10-01-5
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler drawer handles soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door or walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled across from steam table. Operator cleaned interior of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright in dish area.
24-18-4
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at prep area soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed microwave at prep area soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles with buildup at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed one reach in cooler handle soiled at prep area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean scoops not stored inverted at dish area - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed clean scoops not stored inverted at dish area **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door and floor - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door and floor **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands and continue to work with food, coached employee and manager on proper handwashing procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 any employee training
53B-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean scoops not stored inverted at dish area
24-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door and floor
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at prep area soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles with buildup at front counter
23-24-4
64
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink at back kitchen.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron after watching hands. and manager coached employee on washing hands, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and air conditioning throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can with no cover. Operator placed a cover. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer located at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave located at prep area at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By baking area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at front counter and prep area. Operator cleaned. Observed soiled hood system location at bread preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed thermo pitcher with old label located on top of shelf near three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under the dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 towel by ice tea machine. Operator removed it and placed it in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm, manager prepared new solution at 100 ppm.
21-07-4
39
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe arm with apron, then continue to work without changing gloves and washing hands. Notified operator. Operator coached employee to wash hand and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed soufflé with held under time control at the front counter without available written procedure. Inspector emailed the time as public health control form.
03F-10-5
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. Observed two employees with expired employee training Alexandra Cresney 06/01/22 and Melany Castro 01/03/22. FRLA
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on rack next to packs of bread.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet-nesting on clean containers located in the dishwashing area. Operator removed containers to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck on clean containers stored in the rack by the dishwasher area. Operator removed containers and coached employee to clean containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items used for sandwiches located by the sandwich prep area not inverted properly. Operator placed them upside down.
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #983 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #983 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #983?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #983.
How does Panera Bread #983 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Panera Bread #983 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Panera Bread #983's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #983 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #983 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 #983 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #983 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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