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PANERA BREAD #6119

With 3 documented inspections, PANERA BREAD #6119 in BRADENTON has achieved a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

6351 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889518

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in back storage area under water heater in corner. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in drive thru area with soil and food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exit or of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in back storage area next to mop sink. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door from storage area blocked by discarded boxes. Operator removed boxes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726575

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Educated employee on hair restraints, employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in drive tru area soiled with food debris.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom reaching cooler drawer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in drive thru area soda machine with mold-like substance on under side of dispensers.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348260

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice machine chute at self service soda machine in dining area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in lower reach in cooler, under counter top ovens, across from front service counter. Operator stated there is a work order in place. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted rolling shelves used to store baking trays in bakery walk in cooler.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Big 6 to operator. Operator posted hand out. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.