PANERA BREAD STORE 2794
PANERA BREAD STORE 2794 located in VERO BEACH has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5810 20 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519474
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment being stored in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggs (121F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (133F - Hot Holding) Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516375
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13515671
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on prep table near drive thru window. 3 dead on floor near bagel slicer. 2 dead on floor under prep table near ovens 10 dead in sticky trap under self serve soda station 3 dead roaches on the floor in the proofer. 2 dead in self serve cabinet Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At drive thru window
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 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. In lettuce
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris on shelves under bread slicer. Self serve station cabinets are soiled
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookies on shelf in bakers station not covered Corrected On-Site
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler, ovens, microwaves not in use being stored in the back area. On the front line proofer no longer used. Informed manager could become a harboring area for pests.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers over red onions in walk in Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware stored in dirty bins on line
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 observed next to dishwasher. 1 observed at front counter near bread slicer 1 observed at bagel display shelf. 1 observed flying over salad topping containers 5 live around ice bin near drive thru 1 live at self serve soda station Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects. 2 live ants observed at to go station. 1 live ant observed in microwave near drive thru Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed at front counter bagel slicing area. 1 live observed on floor next to loaf slicer 1 live on floor under cooler at front counter 2 live in bread display case Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding) Items in sandwich cooler in service for 3 hours. Advised to rapid chillWarning **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 3/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794522
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892017
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flies in back prep area next to mop sink and walk in cooler. manager states that pest control is supposed to be out today. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.Butter pats placed into service 45 minutes ago
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to freezer blocked by speed rack Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892611
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733477
Inspection Date: 2/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443271
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Chipped corners on long tan cutting boards 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. Utensil handle touching quinoa in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed carts with heavy build up of residue chipping off.
Inspection Date: 9/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491430
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long tan cutting boards chipped at corners Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork found thawing in standing water, manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager remade bucket and sanitizer is now reading 774ppm Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge on line not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards with mold like substance, manager threw away Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved bin to another location. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/12/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355035
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment handles. Dredges on make line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredges
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot at drive up window soiled. Repeat Violation