PANERA BREAD #4723
2493 Northeast 9th Court
Homestead, Florida, 33033
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at both front counter hand wash sinks not working. Per operator, dispenser needs batteries. Operator changed batteries. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed at time of inspection dish machine. as per manager already contacted technician and sanitizing dishes at triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack above triple sink.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at flip top cooler - scoop's handles touching diced lettuce.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink - mop stored in bucket.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bread station, wiping cloth not stored in solution. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitation bucket with sink and surface with 170ppm - As per manufacturer instruction ppm should be 272-700ppm
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at cook line - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to office entrance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup on floor under fan unit. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At kitchen; insect control device installed over ice machine ice bin/scooping/dispensing area. Advised Operator to relocate insect control device. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich flip top cooler make top; sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda bag-in-box dispensing storage rack; cleaning chemicals stored above soda boxes. Operator moved cleaning chemicals to the left of soda boxes. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor inside walk in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); butter pats (45F - Cold Holding) inside single door beverage air cooler at pastry counter. Per operator, food stored in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, inside kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (52°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) at 3 door flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food orders for guests at front counter. Educated employee on proper hair restraints. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing after inside low boy cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).