Panera Bread Store 2781

2750 Nw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Panera Bread Store 2781 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

That's lower than the typical Stuart restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 6, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 17, 2024

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. Observed Baking pans soiled at baking prep area.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean plastic food storage containers at drying rack. Operator put out items to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed melons stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 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. Observed scoop handle touching cinnamon crunch pieces in food container at bagel prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on food storage shelf over bagel prep area.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread on Bread rack not protected by cover. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff dumping coffee on it.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can on front counter area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwiches area

22-16-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 150 ppm Operator corrected to 700 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda machine has water leak/frontline/operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops, spoons/prep area/ to go area/corrective action taken/operator stored utensils properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored to go containers properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

25-05-4

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Store 2781 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Store 2781 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Panera Bread Store 2781 compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Panera Bread Store 2781 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Panera Bread Store 2781's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Store 2781 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panera Bread Store 2781 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 Store 2781 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Store 2781 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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