Palm City, Martin County

PANERA BREAD STORE 2786

2894 SW TOWN CENTER, Palm City, FL 34990

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Mar 16, 2026
City
Palm City
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 24441183

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area handwashing sink - utensils stored in sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 24072597

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked deli paper of the floor and proceeded to handle clean utensil and to go container to serve customer cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24072592

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front Counter True Lowboy- Cut Mellon (47-48F); Milk (47F); Cream Cheese (47F); Butter (47F). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24072593

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Lowboy- ; Cut Mellon (47-48F); Milk (47F); Cream Cheese (47F); Butter (47F). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24072594

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to Baker's Station. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24072596

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on table next to dishwashing machine. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24072595

Basic - Working containers of Sea Salt and Powdered Sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 23834569

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

12A-25-4

Detail 23831890

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled clean utensils, equipment and uwrapped single service articles to prepare drinks and package food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23831889

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Slide top cooler against wall; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, overfilled in pan, held overnight inside cooler. At Walk-in cooler next to proofer; spinach soufflé mix w/ pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese soufflé mix with pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23831891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Slide top cooler against wall; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, overfilled in pan, held overnight inside cooler. At Walk-in cooler next to proofer; spinach soufflé mix w/ pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese soufflé mix with pasteurized eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23831892

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at middle hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23066940

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans mandarin oranges dented to seam of can and with raised edges around area of denting. Operator removed from circulation. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23066941

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (56F - Cooling) at 9:43 since 8:51 - 56F at 10:01 Observed in walk in cooler in containers with tight fitting lids. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator offset lids to allow for proper cooling. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23066939

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Obsessed Chemical spray bottle not labeled at triple sink area. Per operator, chemical type undetermined. Operator disposed of chemical properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23066942

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored bread not covered in bakery area. Operator covered properly. Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22813317

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near bread slicer. Not operable at time of inspection due to dead batteries. Operator changed batteries. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22813315

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No procedure available at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator.

14-69-4

Detail 22813316

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer on fan unit and floor under fan unit.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

12A-09-4

Detail 22492624

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave prep station with gloves on, go into the walk in cooler to get product and began to prep product without changing gloves. Advised employee of proper glove change procedure. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22492623

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice sets (49F - Cooling) at 9:40 since 9:00 - 49F 10:05 Observed at walk in cooler in covered plastic containers. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator removed lids from containers. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 21963584

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placing dirty dishes into dish machine then removed clean dishes without hand washing. Employee rehashed dishes and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21963586

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sink and surface sanitizer in third pan stored above almonds. Stored properly away from food. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21963585

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee filters not covered or inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21536641

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by pick up counter- sliced cheese 45-47F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today - operator states food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21536639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At large steam table -broccoli cheddar soup 131-132F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed in warmer to be reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 21536640

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle on shelf above melon at walk in cooler- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Total: 1

45-02-4

Detail 20960643

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At back door

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 20384860

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the left tap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Jul 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20381235

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20381238

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left make table facing kitchen ; white cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49°F - Cold Holding); Gouda (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (46°F - Cold Holding). Sliced beef was prepped an hour before and was moved to the walk in cooler. For cheese and tomatoes see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20381237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left make table facing kitchen ; white cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49°F - Cold Holding); Gouda (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (46°F - Cold Holding). Sliced beef was prepped an hour before and was moved to the walk in cooler. For cheese and tomatoes see stop sale. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20381236

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the left tap. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20381239

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sheet pans not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20381234

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in walk in cooler, with food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning