Bee Ridge, Sarasota County

PANERA BREAD #1342

5864 BEE RIDGE ROAD, CENTER GATE PLAZA, Bee Ridge, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 19, 2026
City
Bee Ridge
County
Sarasota
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.

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-06-5

Detail 24226461

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching chicken at front line reach in cooler. Employee replaced scoop. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24226460

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed baguettes in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 23926495

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Provided manager with plan and guide.

33-12-4

Detail 23926494

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Shared dumpster with plaza rusted on bottom.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23623555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at front coffee station single door reach in cooler cold holding yogurt 48F, milk 48F, ambient 46F. Manager removed product and iced. Corrective Action Taken

21-05-5

Detail 23623554

Basic - Unapproved paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Observed Tork paper towels used for stacking bacon. Manager changed to deli paper. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23170151

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed one hand sink blocked by vaccum at front counter and one blocked by cart near dish machine area. Ma anger removed blocked sinks. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23170152

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed John Nese recently expired.

16-21-4

Detail 23170150

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris under flanges on top of dish machine.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22812055

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food pans wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Nov 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 22436223

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 22436292

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed wet nesting between metal food pans on storage rack. Time Extended

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22307632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Milk 51F, 49F in lo boy Reachin Cooler at end of cook line by coffee station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager emptied cooler and called for service. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22307631

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed vomit plan to manager who corrected by printing. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22307626

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage ca. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22307627

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Unable to view any employee training. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22307629

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed Stainless bowls on storage rack wet nesting. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22307628

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed on stainless bowls on storage rack. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22307630

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza. Warning

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21663190

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken under Reachin Cooler on cook line at 51F. Manager discarded.

31A-09-4

Detail 21663185

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans. Manager corrected by removing garbage from in front of Hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21663189

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for Dishwashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21663188

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine on top sides. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21663186

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall plate outside Walkin cooler.

38-07-4

Detail 21663184

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in mop room missing cover.

25-05-4

Detail 21663183

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic drink cups and napkins on floor outside manager office. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21663187

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining at Hand wash sink at end of cook line towards bakery area.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 21342001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21342002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of Walkin Freezer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21181814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed salad cooler to right side of Reachin Cooler on line near self serve soda area with debris on top and bottom gaskets. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21181816

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Manager unable to show training records on computer. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21181809

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21181812

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21181810

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance buildup on vent and ceiling tiles outside manager office area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21181811

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on back wall of Walkin Freezer . Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21181815

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuck labels on plastic food pans on storage shelf. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21181813

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored not covered on top of coffee machine. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21181808

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple mop heads in water and wet mop in bucket. Warning

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 20789740

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwashing machine not sanitizing. Manager called for repair.

31A-09-4

Detail 20789741

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair in front of bakery side of store, near front of store with a chair in front of the Hand washing sink. Manager corrected by removing the chair. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20789736

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink on bathroom end of preparation line. Employee added towels. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 20789743

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Manager called for repair.

22-20-5

Detail 20789742

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine bin.

36-32-5

Detail 20789737

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a 4"x2" hole in ceiling tile above Three compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 20789744

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20789735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda box on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20789738

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Corrected by closing. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20789739

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not protected. Manager covered bin with a lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20326949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around the soda nozzles with accumulation of food debris, located next to restrooms. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 20326946

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of DM, located in back prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 20326952

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent with accumulation of dust, located over back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20326947

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of debris, located across from mop sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20326948

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on the outside vent of ice machine, located next to DM.

21-14-4

Detail 20326950

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled aprons piled on floor, located outside back door.

36-27-5

Detail 20326951

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with accumulation of black debris, located behind DM.