Panera Bread Store 2788
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Panera Bread Store 2788 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Panera Bread Store 2788 squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kaitlyn expired 2019
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on catering cooler drawers are soiled. Shelving under POS has old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink in catering area
29-20-5
Basic - Walk in freezer floor has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
78
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to soup warmers at front counter
25-02-4
86
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler on front line roasted red peppers (47F - Cold Holding) hard boiled eggs 47 cold holding. Feta cheese 47 cold holding. In cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of Ice machine deflector shield
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing Above walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catering wire rack has dust and grease build up
23-03-4
58
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Old food debris in storage cubes under POS. -catering area has in use black bins that store coffee cups that have old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean Spoons and knives on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On salad dressing drawer at front counter
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 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. 2 new hires. Provided form to manager
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Catering cooler drawers
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In croutons **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on catering cooler drawers
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
36-27-5
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in cooler with stickers still on
08B-39-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler Drawers on main cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in catering **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind fan compressor
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal speed racks in walk in cooler have built up food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredges at front counter
02D-01-5
67
Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside in dumpster area
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can next to prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Prep line used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dipper well on front counter
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado next to eggs still have stickers.
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cooler under grill soiled
23-03-4
52
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pepperoncini dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y splitter has no back flow. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand wash sink blocked by garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Store 2788 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Store 2788 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Store 2788?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Store 2788.
How does Panera Bread Store 2788 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Panera Bread Store 2788 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Panera Bread Store 2788's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Panera Bread Store 2788 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread Store 2788 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 2788 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Store 2788 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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