Zephyrhills, Pasco County

PANERA BREAD #1693

7242 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Mar 13, 2026
City
Zephyrhills
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 24438636

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink by ice machine blocked by rolling cart. Operator moved cart. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24438637

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in prep area not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-25-4

Detail 24101483

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. Observed employee touch head and did not wash hands or change gloves then touched single service equipment. Coached operator on proper hand washing equipment.

14-11-5

Detail 24101481

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of reach in cooler lid next to entrance of kitchen by the drive through window.

14-69-4

Detail 24101482

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around fans in walk in freezer.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 23584056

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 touch single-serve cup on floor then touch clean single-serve cup without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23584057

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine at drive-thru window soiled with black substance.

16-21-4

Detail 23584058

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-18-6

Detail 23584055

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-17-4

Detail 23584054

Basic - Walk-in cooler near front counter shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 23171993

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table next to ovens; sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); onions onions (47F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) Manager placed all items in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Secondary cooler across from prior cooler; cut tomatoes (37F - Cold Holding); romaine cut (43F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding); cooked ferro (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Manager moved items to freezer for rapid cooling. Punter on top of cook line coolers; butter packs (62F - Cold Holding) Manager moved butter to freezer for rapid cooling. Took new temperatures of all items above @11:45, all in correct temperature. retemp; ferro (39F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (35F - Cold Holding); turkey (30F - Cold Holding); tuna (32F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (33F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (35F - Cold Holding); roasted corn (36F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (34F - Cold Holding); Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23171992

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer installed on wrong side of splitter in mop sink. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23171994

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of 2 percent milk in cooler by front counter. Manager dated Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23171984

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cart near rear ice machine. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23171981

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink across from dishwashing unit. Manager filled Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23171991

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink mug in rear prep are by catering cooler. Was removed to employee personal item area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23171985

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelving in baking area. Observed purses on prep stations. Employees removed purses. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23171986

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on cook line near drive through, interior soiled, not easily cleanable. Make line lid under microwave by drive through in disrepair being held together with stickers. Front counter reach in cooler gasket in left side in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in coolers by drive through in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 23171989

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rear catering cooler has food for pick-up stored on floor. Manager put bags on rolling cart off the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23171987

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on and around condenser and walls. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23171990

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris visible in microwave.

51-13-4

Detail 23171988

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager.

31B-04-4

Detail 23171983

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's public restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 23171982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda nozzles and ice chute soiled with debris in drive thru.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22813839

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of mild peppers In ware washing storage. Operator threw can away. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22813837

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

08B-20-4

Detail 22813836

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of mild peppers In ware washing area. Operator threw can away. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22813840

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on wall behind fans.

16-46-4

Detail 22813838

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On storage shelf In ware washing area.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22484408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler- cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); spring mix (51F - Cold Holding). Manager put lettuce in walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Retemped at 38 30 min later Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22484410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 22484405

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged cutting boards on make line

14-69-4

Detail 22484407

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 22484409

Basic - Light not functioning. Over oven

51-13-4

Detail 22484406

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21724861

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21724857

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches underneath coffee brewing station Observed 1 live roach in wall by coffee station Observed 3 live roaches on wall atthree compartment sink Observed 1 live roach on broken cove molding by soda bibbs. Observed 25 live roaches on wall by steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed 1 live roach on ground by front counter. observed 4 live roaches in and behind maketable observed 2 live roached behind water heater observed 1 live roach on wall by coffee station Manager attempted to eradicate all live activity Time Extended

29-37-4

Detail 21724860

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21724859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches in trap on wall by steam table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed 1 dead roach by front counter Observed 1 dead roach on floor by rethermalizer Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21724858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21721895

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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21721897

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches underneath coffee brewing station Observed 1 live roach in wall by coffee station Observed 3 live roaches on wall atthree compartment sink Observed 1 live roach on broken cove molding by soda bibbs. Observed 25 live roaches on wall by steam well Warning

29-37-4

Detail 21721898

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21721896

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken throughout kitchen Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21721894

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches in trap on wall by steam table Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21721899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Warning

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21384022

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda ice chute with black mold like substance on the chute.

14-09-4

Detail 21384023

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting boards with excessive grooves on the cutting boards making the cleaning very difficult. Manager threw the cutting board away. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21384021

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored inside each other.

36-01-4

Detail 21384024

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor where the triple sink drain is, drain and floors need to be cleaned.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 20757206

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on the exterior of the dish washing machine

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03D-15-4

Detail 20355984

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. More than 20 bags of soup were placed into a deep large container and covered with ice to cool. The container is more than 12 inches deep. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Discussed cooling method used. Will verify proper method on the next inspection Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 20350592

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a large 20 gallon bin of miscellaneous packaged and cooled soups from the previous day. The soups measured 67°F after being placed to cool around 11 pm last night. Manager discarded and discussed proper cooling of the soups with staff. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20350594

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a large 20 gallon bin of miscellaneous packaged and cooled soups from the previous day. The soups measured 67°F after being placed to cool around 11 pm last night. Manager discarded all of the soups. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 20350588

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. More than 20 bags of soup were placed into a deep large container and covered with ice to cool. The container is more than 12 inches deep.

16-21-4

Detail 20350593

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed a crusty buildup on the exterior of the dish washing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20350589

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and debris buildup on the ceiling vents by the drive-thru and black spots on the vents over the make line. Observed dust and debris buildup on the ceiling vents over the back line.

24-08-4

Detail 20350590

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nested at the dish washing area and some labels not removed prior to washing.

08B-38-4

Detail 20350591

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20350595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildups present on the hand washing sink by the bakery area. Observed a white mold-like substance in the door and drawer gaskets of the salad refrigerator by the drive-thru.

14-12-4

Detail 20350587

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed a pair of pecan containers that are badly pitted and uncleanable on the rack between the dish machine and tea brewers.