PANERA BREAD #884

4208 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/13/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2025 was presented.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Under the monitoring screen on the front line. The person in charge had an employee to clean the microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the front counter blocked by a cooling rack. The rack was removed when an employee washed her hands. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8846201
2025-02-13
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the ice machine.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the front line.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at the 2 compartment sink. I informed the employee to only wash hands at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8738414
2024-07-31
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 12/14/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potato chips on the floor. Front counter prep area. Potato chips was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf in the bakery.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal 114F. The oatmeal was removed to be heated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a rack of bread on the front counter. The rack was removed. bakery station. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8501876
2023-12-14
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 9/16/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tabled in drive thru cutting boards
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout in dish and throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and on floor
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sani bucket stored on table next to salad toppings. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8359639
2023-09-16
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).