DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PANERA BREAD #884

With 6 documented inspections, PANERA BREAD #884 in LAKELAND has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511863

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on the edge of the hand washing in the drive thru. The tongs was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940659

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler on the front counter behind the cash register/ pastry area. All reach in coolers on the front line. The manager assigned an employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

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