Panera Bread

5600 Blue Lagoon Dr Unit 14, Miami, FL 33126

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Panera Bread appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Panera Bread is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at preparation kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

36-73-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled

22-16-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on coffee table.

21-44-1

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Royalty can of mandarin oranges 106 oz dented.

01B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing above walk in cooler manager put work order in for repair and replace of tile. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup of water on prep table with no lid or straw

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack wet nesting . Operator acknowledged and began removing from rack. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed cellphone on top of the prep table. **Time Extended**

40-06-5

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

53B-01-5

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. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler.

40-06-5

Dec 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Dec 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water throughout the Establishment . **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.

How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Panera Bread most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panera Bread 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around four times per year on average.

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