PANERA BREAD STORE 2788

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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.