Panera Bread Store 2791

3500 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Panera Bread Store 2791 has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Stuart restaurants, the typical score is 81; Panera Bread Store 2791 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee at drive thru touching register to handing coffee cups without washing hands in between Employee touched garbage bin near register and began putting away food containers without washing hands in between Educated manager on site
12A-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food spilled in reach in cooler under register
22-16-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: pulled chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator, left thawing under cool water for too long. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Bread racks soiled with rust and or food debris by register area. Advised operator to clean and sanitize bread racks.
22-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oatmeal (132-133F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table in vacuum sealed pouches. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator returned to thermalizer to reach 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Scoops stored on rack saturated with oil like residue and flour in baking area.
24-06-4
82
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Employee on personal phone, put phone away, then handled container from microwave with food for customer with no glove change. Operator educated employee on proper procedures for hand washing and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: sliced chicken (63F - Cooling) at 9:50 since 8:05 - 62F 10:10 Observed in covered plastic containers. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping rag resting on prep counter by reach in cooler at food assembly line. Operator returned to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil stored under cash register by single service cups for customers. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee Back pack resting on bag of flour in dry storage. Operator removed back pack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed Rack of bagels stored next to garbage can at front line near soup steam table. Operator removed garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer with an accumulation of torn plastic, cardboard and food debris. Advised operator to clean floor as soon as possible. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Coffees filters not covered or inverted by take out window. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
70
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By dish machine area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausages/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers/lids/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
70
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sliced Avocados with stickers still attached at flip top cooler by bread station- operator removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitcher at clean dish storage area by dish ,a home not inverted- operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Store 2791 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Store 2791 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Store 2791?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Store 2791.

How does Panera Bread Store 2791 compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Panera Bread Store 2791 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Panera Bread Store 2791's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread Store 2791 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 Store 2791 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 2791 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Store 2791 is inspected around three times per year on average.