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PANERA BREAD #1408

PANERA BREAD #1408 has 5 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 4.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

17899 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942139

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of bread on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed 2 lighting fixtures not shielded above bakery and coffee preparation area.

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858577

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board on front preparation line with cut marks.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in back of walk in freezer unit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736846

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee working without beard guard on cooking line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice on floor and behind compressor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle in chicken in top reach in cooler on line. Employee replaced scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357880

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee wearing watch preparing fruit. Employee removed after manager asked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sink and surface at Triple Sink (DDBSA-170). Manager refilled sink and tested at Triple Sink (DDBSA-750) Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8327211

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed