Panera Bread
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Panera Bread has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Panera Bread's latest score of 90 sits above the Winter Park average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler at coffee station
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at drive thru and coffee station. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in coolers located next to cashier. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler next to drive thru. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
86
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler located next to coffee station **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black mold substance interior of ice machine located Next to the office **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold-like substance in interior of ice machine located next to office
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Reach in cooler with food debris located next to handwash sink
22-16-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the well under the oven sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) unit was off operator moved to the cooler to recover
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Catering make cooler soiled in the interior
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver ware in the black sorted bins not all in one direction
25-06-4
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards located in the drive thru area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler at drive thru where drinks are stored - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Informed operator to not use dish machine and set up triple sink **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons at dry dish storage area Knives at make table next to drive through stored directly on prep table surface next to box of gloves **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards located in the drive thru area
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at the second salad reach in cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler at drive thru where drinks are stored
29-49-6
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the women's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. The hot water at the hand washing sink at the drive thru has low pressure
27-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The ends of the brown cutting boards on the make tables are chipped
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The back door leading outside
35B-01-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Romaine lettuce temping at 56F and season greens temping at 55F. Per operator items were in crisper less than 2 hours. Operator removed cut romaine and season greens and moved to walk in **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards located on the two make tables by the drive thru are grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top part of interior of microwave has food debris. Microwave is located by the toaster and oven next to the drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler where the liquid eggs are kept, the gaskets are soiled First reach in cooler in the cooks line, has gaskets that are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler located in drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread.
How does Panera Bread compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Panera Bread most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Panera Bread's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Panera Bread is inspected around three times per year on average.
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