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
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846201
- 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
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738414
- 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**
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501876
- 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
Inspection Date: 9/16/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359639
- 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