Panera Bread Cafe #902

34885 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread Cafe #902 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “soiled dry wiping cloth in use on chopping block” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Panera Bread Cafe #902's latest score is in line with the Destin average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall/ wires in walk in cooler soiled-near shelf and door entry.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on hand wash sink near front counter.

21-12-4

Feb 28, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor soiled with debris.

36-01-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on chopping block in bakery kitchen.

21-10-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet: Mop sink has a splitter that was added with one attached hose that goes up to the chemical dispenser. The other side does not have a hose attached but needs the vacuum breaker as there is a potential for a hose to be added. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- make bar- lettuce 45F, turkey slices 45F, boiled egg 44F ( less than 1 hour ). Manager closed lid at make bar. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventer missing in right side of splitter at utility sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near drive through blocked with box. Employee removed box from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory for manager on undercooked eggs. Manager posted advisory near menu boards. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and several brackets while engaged in food preparation.

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.

16-16-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make bar stored on cutting board.

21-10-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in dining room has build up of debris.

22-20-5

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

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Cafe #902 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Cafe #902 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Cafe #902?

Across the inspection record, “soiled dry wiping cloth in use on chopping block” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Cafe #902.

How does Panera Bread Cafe #902 compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Panera Bread Cafe #902 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Destin average of 90.

Has Panera Bread Cafe #902's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Cafe #902 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread Cafe #902 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 #902 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Cafe #902 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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