PANERA BREAD #6228
PANERA BREAD #6228 in SARASOTA has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file
6589 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34231
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/19/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13458257
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the sandwich make table. The operator removed the knives for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop head. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of mandarin oranges. The operator segregated the cans for return. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the hand sink near the front counter.
7/10/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10915457
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. Half of the contents were emptied and moved to a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sinks near the mop sink and behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site
1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8855597
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use bread knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the knife. Corrected On-Site
- 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 the scoop handle used for chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the front counter. Repeat Violation
8/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8855024
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8773761
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 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 the scoop handle used for chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the dry storage area. The operator fixed the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8590614
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
1/12/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8483803
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall behind the dish machine and three compartment sink.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee begin work after returning from outside then handle a clean single-service cup. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
- 27-20-4:High Priority - Frog, lizard or other insect found in chlorinator tank or water softener container which cross contaminates the water supply. Observed approximately 12 ants inside the water softener container located outside of the establishment. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the prep area. Repeat Violation
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
8/25/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8372705
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a wrist watch. The employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between metal containers and the interior wall of the reach in cooler at the sandwich station. The operator removed the knife for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink in the dish area.