Panera Bread Café # 4262
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Panera Bread Café # 4262 has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Panera Bread Café # 4262 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb . Located outside of back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Facility has a plan with kit, no kit at time of inspection. Provided plan. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Management placed out of order. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses and backpacks on top of prep table next. Management removed items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit located on the front counter. Management placed in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Management removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Management removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Off , management turned it on. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
10-03-4
50
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb . Located outside of back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm leaking chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Facility has a plan with kit, no kit at time of inspection. Provided plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Management placed out of order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-04-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Has a leak for chlorine.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses and backpacks on top of prep table next. Management removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Off , management turned it on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit located on the front counter. Management placed in the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Management removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Management removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of microwave at side station by drive thru. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets and bottom interior of salad drawer that's under steamwell at side station -Top and underneath of turbo chef at side station. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator removed to be refilled **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching spring mix. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter tested 0ppm. Operator immediately refilled tested again 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris in reach in cooler and under pull out drawers.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On table with wrapper. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler next to drive window.
29-49-6
86
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on front line and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Make table on front line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust old debris build up on large oven and table attached to oven. Underneath pull out drawers on make table in back of kitchen near office. Cup dispenser at drive through old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on walk-in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk-in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado , staff washed and removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
78
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt parfait (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler near drive thru under lemonade dispenser. Operator states product in less then 4 hours. Discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink across from walk-in cooler. Across from dish machine **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, at drive thru under lemonade dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cut lettuce drawer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda dispenser at drive thru - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in cabinet under self service coffee station **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt parfait (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (46F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler near drive thru under lemonade dispenser. Operator states product in less then 4 hours. Discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink across from walk-in cooler. Across from dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, at drive thru under lemonade dispenser.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cut lettuce drawer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under soda dispenser at drive thru
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Café # 4262 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Café # 4262 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Café # 4262?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Café # 4262.
How does Panera Bread Café # 4262 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Panera Bread Café # 4262 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Panera Bread Café # 4262's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread Café # 4262 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Panera Bread Café # 4262 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Panera Bread Café # 4262 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Café # 4262 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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