Panera Bread Store 2786
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Panera Bread Store 2786 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Palm City sits at 81, putting Panera Bread Store 2786 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Slide top cooler against wall; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, overfilled in pan, held overnight inside cooler. At Walk-in cooler next to proofer; spinach soufflé mix w/ pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese soufflé mix with pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils, equipment and uwrapped single service articles to prepare drinks and package food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Slide top cooler against wall; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, overfilled in pan, held overnight inside cooler. At Walk-in cooler next to proofer; spinach soufflé mix w/ pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese soufflé mix with pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans mandarin oranges dented to seam of can and with raised edges around area of denting. Operator removed from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (56F - Cooling) at 9:43 since 8:51 - 56F at 10:01 Observed in walk in cooler in containers with tight fitting lids. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator offset lids to allow for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Obsessed Chemical spray bottle not labeled at triple sink area. Per operator, chemical type undetermined. Operator disposed of chemical properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored bread not covered in bakery area. Operator covered properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No procedure available at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near bread slicer. Not operable at time of inspection due to dead batteries. Operator changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer on fan unit and floor under fan unit.
14-69-4
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave prep station with gloves on, go into the walk in cooler to get product and began to prep product without changing gloves. Advised employee of proper glove change procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice sets (49F - Cooling) at 9:40 since 9:00 - 49F 10:05 Observed at walk in cooler in covered plastic containers. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed lids from containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
78
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placing dirty dishes into dish machine then removed clean dishes without hand washing. Employee rehashed dishes and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sink and surface sanitizer in third pan stored above almonds. Stored properly away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by pick up counter- sliced cheese 45-47F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today - operator states food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At large steam table -broccoli cheddar soup 131-132F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in warmer to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle on shelf above melon at walk in cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Store 2786 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Store 2786 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Store 2786?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Store 2786.
How does Panera Bread Store 2786 compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Panera Bread Store 2786 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Panera Bread Store 2786's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Store 2786 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 Store 2786 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 Store 2786 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Store 2786 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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