DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PANERA BREAD STORE 2788

Based on 7 health inspections, PANERA BREAD STORE 2788 in VERO BEACH has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2001 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
Indian River County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555153

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Handle laying in cooked chicken Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to soup warmers at front counter

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10868979

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10863500

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of Ice machine deflector shield
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing Above walk in cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Catering wire rack has dust and grease build up
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler on front line roasted red peppers (47F - Cold Holding) hard boiled eggs 47 cold holding. Feta cheese 47 cold holding. In cooler overnight Warning
  • 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. Three new hires without food safety training need to sign form that was emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8876058

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On salad dressing drawer at front counter
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Old food debris in storage cubes under POS. -catering area has in use black bins that store coffee cups that have old food debris
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean Spoons and knives on storage rack Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755659

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Catering cooler drawers
  • 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. In croutons Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on catering cooler drawers
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
  • 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. 2 new hires. Provided form to manager

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366933

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler Drawers on main cook line
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in catering Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind fan compressor
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal speed racks in walk in cooler have built up food debris
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in cooler with stickers still on
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredges at front counter

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484763

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of both flip top units and egg warmer not working
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager adjusted flow rate. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under counter top ovens
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers stored next to diced chicken on front counter Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredges throughout kitchen
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.