Panera Bread #992
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Panera Bread #992 has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Estero restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled hanging by three compartments sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to the double doors for the dining room. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage of orange soda on wooden table in the kitchen by the bagels. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone pin the prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers on the cookline soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls on the cookline soiled.
36-27-5
90
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed small dog inside restaurant.
35A-01-4
90
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing next to water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing or damaged at water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors next to roll in ovens. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rust on left walk in cooler shelf next to walk in freezer.
14-17-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing by water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of self dispensing beverage machine in dining room with build up of syrup on/ next to sides of ice dispenser.
23-03-4
90
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on can opener blade. operator cleaned can opener blade while inspection was continuing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup up of food debris on reach cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked in walk in freezer at threshold on bottom of the door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. observed food debris buildup on the bottom of reach in cooler, far left side of cook line , not in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-52-4
78
Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle, and reach in cooler door handles on the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing bracelets(rubber) while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris on the floor under reach in coolers and pull out drawer units on front cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles near walk in freezer door thresh hold.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed build up of food debris in pull out drawer unit on interior bottom of reach in cooler, not easily accessible for routine cleaning on the far left side of cook line nearest swinging door.
14-52-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves no handwash, explained to employee when they change their gloves they need to wash their hands in between, employee then washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles on the left service station area and reach in cooler door to the left of the baking ovens with build up of food debris on the door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor has accumulation of food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by water filtration unit next to the rear exit door.
36-27-5
74
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove moulding tile broken on heater shelf next to employee lockers. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
95
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed floor tile and cove molding broken next to lockers. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 expediting food touching clothes and then bagging food to go.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to coffee and juice machine on service line with no evidence of recent filter change.
29-28-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tile. Observed broken floor tile near employee locker. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans with moisture in between them by open door on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing cover near prep area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on shelving above juice serving area in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucets in restrooms not securely fastened tightly.
29-08-4
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove moulding near employee lockers.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans in dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing, operator stated it had been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #992 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #992 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #992?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #992.
How does Panera Bread #992 compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Panera Bread #992 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Panera Bread #992's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #992 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Panera Bread #992 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 #992 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread #992 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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