Panera Bread Store 2794
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Panera Bread Store 2794 has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
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. cooked eggs (121F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (133F - Hot Holding) Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment being stored in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
82
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
82
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding) Items in sandwich cooler in service for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chill**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 observed next to dishwasher. 1 observed at front counter near bread slicer 1 observed at bagel display shelf. 1 observed flying over salad topping containers 5 live around ice bin near drive thru 1 live at self serve soda station **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Presence of insects. 2 live ants observed at to go station. 1 live ant observed in microwave near drive thru **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed at front counter bagel slicing area. 1 live observed on floor next to loaf slicer 1 live on floor under cooler at front counter 2 live in bread display case **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on prep table near drive thru window. 3 dead on floor near bagel slicer. 2 dead on floor under prep table near ovens 10 dead in sticky trap under self serve soda station 3 dead roaches on the floor in the proofer. 2 dead in self serve cabinet **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru window
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In lettuce
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on shelves under bread slicer. Self serve station cabinets are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookies on shelf in bakers station not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests.
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers over red onions in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
30
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cracked edges on long tan cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in box with stickers being cut
08B-39-4
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chipped corners on long tan cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle touching quinoa in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed carts with heavy build up of residue chipping off.
23-03-4
82
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot at drive up window soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment handles. Dredges on make line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredges
02D-01-5
74
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects at soda machine in lobby **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler nearest office and back door. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit had been stocked 1 hour prior. Moved all food items to other refrigeration **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator stated that the butter packets are being rotated into new batch of butters put out at beginning of next time period
03F-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bakery area. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine, juice dispenser and coffee maker have are soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on prep line. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Wallet next to bagel slicer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Both dumpsters **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers not washed next to chicken salad. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread Store 2794 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread Store 2794 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread Store 2794?
Across the inspection record, “unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread Store 2794.
How does Panera Bread Store 2794 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Panera Bread Store 2794 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Panera Bread Store 2794's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Panera Bread Store 2794 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread Store 2794 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 2794 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread Store 2794 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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