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PANERA'S #3343

Based on 10 health inspections, PANERA'S #3343 in TAMPA has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

18011 Highwoods Preserve Parkway
Tampa, Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533094

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed on monitors around food prep area.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921332

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like/slime substance in the interior of the ice bin under espresso machine and inside self-service ice chute.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of large stacked ovens soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board above prep cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of mandarin oranges stored with other cans of macron oranges. Manager was in processes of removing can. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers above three compartment sink and bin of bottle lids across from dishwasher.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed hair attached to inside of door of microwave. Employee removed hair. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of Togo cups stored on floor.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo container lids not inverted.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of everything seasoning under backroom cutting board not labeled. Employee put label on container. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly at mop sink and in baked goods area. Employee got rid of fly at mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese in reach in cooler under toaster ovens at 61F. Employees put cheese on ice. Took cheese temperature again at 10:30am of 40F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10756846

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8772403

  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed 1 bag of trash on the ground behind dumpster.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on condenser line
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 77f
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand sink next to dish machine due to water being too hot and burning employee hands. Manager stated they have a work order in.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592760

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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. Handles of scoopers touching chicken in cooler near cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler with food debris in bakery area.

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8589970

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on storage shelf adjacent to walkin cooler 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area next to baking station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: 2 dead roaches on poster in bread making station 1 dead roach in clear storage container 1 dead roach on walk-in cooler gasket 2 dead roaches on wall above steam table Admin Complaint
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along pipes under fan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along pipes under fan **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on pastry station shelves Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed old food debris on pastry station shelves **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 flies in dish area landing on clean dishes, dish machine, and prep table 5 flies on wall at mop sink and landing on cleaning equipment 10 flies in dry storage area landing on Togo containers 5 flies under hand sink on cookline 2 flies in soda station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: 1 fly on wall in dry storage area 1 fly under 3-compartment sink in dish area landing on dish machine 1 fly landing on prep table on cookline 2 flies landing on drink station in lobby Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall above prep table in bread make station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: 1 live roach on wall above hand sink next to 2-compartment sink 1 live roach on wall above steam table on cookline Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590749

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8587586

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on storage shelf adjacent to walkin cooler 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area next to baking station Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along pipes under fan Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on pastry station shelves Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 flies in dish area landing on clean dishes, dish machine, and prep table 5 flies on wall at mop sink and landing on cleaning equipment 10 flies in dry storage area landing on Togo containers 5 flies under hand sink on cookline 2 flies in soda station Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall above prep table in bread make station Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread slicer soiled with old food debris Warning

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522777

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on gaskets in reachin coolers on service line
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket Corrected -observed mop inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on service line Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a blue floor fan stored on a prep table cutting board on the service line Corrected -observed employee remove fan and sanitize cutting board Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371776

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table cutting board on service line Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on service line Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee switch tasks and itch leg with gloves and proceed to touch single service items. Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use to manager and employee
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (115F - Hot Holding); cooked eggs (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table Corrective action- observed employee reheat to 165 degrees F
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator Observed employees complete at time of inspection Corrected On-Site