DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PANERA BREAD #1963

With 6 inspections documented, PANERA BREAD #1963 maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating in CAPE CORAL. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1000 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13487329

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self serve soda machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in back outdoor dry storage room/area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in front pastry reach-in freezer.
  • 53B-14-5: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.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928580

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of gray-like substance underneath self serve soda machine
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843073

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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.

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732400

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456918

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator removed employee food. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around/behind dumpster.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White icing. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353810

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets/watches and preparing food.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter pats 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed butter pats on metal tray and placed in walk in freezer. Rechecked temperature at 30F cold hold. Corrected On-Site