PANERA BREAD STORE 2788

2001 Indian River Boulevard

Vero Beach, Florida, 32960

Indian River County County

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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 #: 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 #: 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 #: 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 #: 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 #: 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.