Panera Bread Bakery #4258

17325 Us 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Panera Bread Bakery #4258 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Mount Dora restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One tile over drink machine by drive thru.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven in back kitchen area. Main walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior inback kitchen area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink soiled. Operator cleaned. Wall by drink station by drive thru. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in outside walk in cooler. Ceiling tiles outside walk in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter next to hand washing sink. Floor under dish washer soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior coffee makers at front counter. Reach in cooler gasket front counter. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the right of drive thru. Operator cleaned.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
78
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - cutting boards on front line chipped corners.
14-12-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 45° operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter blocked by empty boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area and drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored at the drive table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drive thru salad station **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cappuccino machine on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -2 employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves, operator instructed employees to was hands and the employees did indeed wash hands then apply new golves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of soil residues.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at front counter sliced bagel while wearing a bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -behind blower unit
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Bakery #4258 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Bakery #4258 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Bakery #4258?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Bakery #4258.

How does Panera Bread Bakery #4258 compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Panera Bread Bakery #4258 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Panera Bread Bakery #4258's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Bakery #4258 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread Bakery #4258 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 Bakery #4258 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Bakery #4258 is inspected around two times per year on average.