Panera Bread Cafe #1144

1830 Ne Pine Island Rd Ste 160, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread Cafe #1144 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Panera Bread Cafe #1144 was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Panera Bread Cafe #1144 scores about where you'd expect for a Cape Coral restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard in microwave on prep line damaged.

14-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on prep line. The manager moved ham into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

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. Observed reach-in cooler across turbo chef oven ambient temperature 49F.

14-74-7

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The operator placed on a hat while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave spoiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. The manager placed a thermometer in reach-in cooler under espresso machine. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Reporting Form. The Manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near office area.

36-32-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between cracks of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket not proper strength. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Microwave plastic guard cover/splatter shield soiled. The AGM stated plastic guard was on order for replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal items in reach-in cooler under juice dispenser. The personal items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The GM stated ceiling tile that was soiled was permanently stained. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-34-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair near walk-in cooler.

38-01-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans on can rack. The manager discarded dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Cafe #1144 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Cafe #1144 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Cafe #1144?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Cafe #1144.

How does Panera Bread Cafe #1144 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Panera Bread Cafe #1144 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Panera Bread Cafe #1144's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Cafe #1144 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread Cafe #1144 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 Cafe #1144 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Cafe #1144 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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