North Port, Sarasota County

PANERA BREAD #1600

17899 TAMIAMI TRL, North Port, FL 34287

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 21, 2026
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Total: 1

46-01-4

Detail 24588134

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by cardboard boxes and trash bags. The operator cleared the path to the exit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-24-4

Detail 24371151

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.

22-54-4

Detail 24371150

Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed an employee use sanitizer solution on creamer pitchers then place the pitchers in the rinse solution. The pitchers were re-washed. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 24371152

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by cardboard boxes and trash bags.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23804313

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener, put away clean. Observed operator put into dish to be washed. Observed cutting board at front counter with stains on it. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23804310

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on front counter with groove marks on it.

22-08-4

Detail 23804311

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in lobby with food splatter inside. Observed operator cleaning inside. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23804312

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at prep table, soiled with food debris on it. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23804314

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Observed Operator removing mop and hanging properly. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-05-4

Detail 23696277

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at frontline handwash sink. Operator able to dispense the paper towels by repairing it. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23696278

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles.

36-34-5

Detail 23696276

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above drive thru area.

42-01-4

Detail 23696275

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

Oct 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23288881

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards put away clean with food stain like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed cutting boards on order during call back inspection. **Time Extended ** Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23288882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen/prep/dish/on make line, cutting boards with groove markings on them. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed cutting boards on order during call back inspection. **Time Extended ** Corrective Action Taken

Oct 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-07-4

Detail 23260972

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23260974

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 1/2 gallons. Green Tea Panera Brand 3 16.9 oz. Milk Horizon Brand 3 8 oz. Chocolate Milk, Horizon Brand 2 8.oz. Apple Juice Tree Top 8 6.75 oz. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 11.5 oz. Almond Milk Blue Diamond 12 32 oz. Whipped Cream Panera Brand 9 15 oz. Whipped Butter Grassland 720 Pats. Half n Half Creamer Prairie Farms 602 .372 oz.. Mango Fruit Base Panera Brand 3 61.5 oz. Strawberry Fruit Base Panera Brand 1 61.5 oz. Tropical Green Tea Smoothie Panera Brand 6 61.5. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. Spring Mix 4 3lb Bags. Caramelized Onion Royalty 1 2.20 lbs. Icing Dawn 24 lbs. Cherry Purée 6 2 lbs. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23260973

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler at 81F. Operator is fully aware of situation. Multiple work orders in. The following foods were in walk in and are not being sold to the public, waiting credit. Operator voluntarily disposed of foods as we inventoried items. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 1/2 gallons. Green Tea Panera Brand 3 16.9 oz. Milk Horizon Brand 3 8 oz. Chocolate Milk Horizon Brand 2 8.oz. Apple Juice Tree Top 8 6.75 oz. Orange Juice Panera Brand 4 11.5 oz. Almond Milk Blue Diamond 12 32 oz. Whipped Cream Panera Brand 9 15 oz. Whipped Butter Grassland 720 Pats. Half n Half Creamer Prairie Farms 602 .372 oz.. Mango Fruit Base Panera Brand 3 61.5 oz. Strawberry Fruit Base Panera Brand 1 61.5 oz. Tropical Green Tea Smoothie Panera Brand 6 61.5. Molded Cantaloupe 4 Whole. Molded Avocado 200 whole. Spring Mix 4 3lb bags. Caramelized Onion Royalty 2.20 lbs. Icing Dawn B4 lbs. Cherry Purée 6 2 lbs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23260971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards put away clean with food stain like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23260969

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back by prep with pink like mold substance on inside ice shield, also black mold like substance on interior side walls Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23260977

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen/prep/dish/on make line, cutting boards with groove markings on them. Repeat Violation Warning

22-13-5

Detail 23260975

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance on soda dispenser around where nozzles are on both systems in drive thru and lobby. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23260970

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in lobby with food like substance on inside top of microwave. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23260976

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not stored with mop head up. Also mop in mop bucket not stored properly. Observed operator putting mops in proper manner to adequately dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-86-1

Detail 22674729

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels being used for fresh basil. Observed employee removing paper towels and storing correctly.

12A-09-4

Detail 22674728

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching glasses and continued to take food with gloved hand without changing gloves. Observed employee washing hands and changing gloves after being coached.

22-02-4

Detail 22674725

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers with black mold like substance behind dispensing handles in drive thru and self serve station in lobby. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22674726

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 22674727

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked with cardboard. Observed operator removing cardboard and clearing path Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22345642

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice dispensers and soda dispensers with black mold like substance behind dispensing handles in drive thru and self serve station in lobby.

16-21-4

Detail 22345644

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed build up on out side doors of dishwasher Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22345641

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of 1/3 pans on drying shelf above 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22345639

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22345640

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored in buckets not hung up to air dry

46-01-4

Detail 22345643

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door exit blocked with garbage and boxes.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 21923911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine by thermolizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine during time of call back inspection. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21923910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food like substance buildup on out side of dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Dish machine still has build up on exterior during time of call back inspection. Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 21923913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup on inside of dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Dish machine still has build up of lime scale on inside during time of call back inspection.still Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21923912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile by walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed ceiling tile still in disrepair during call back inspection. Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21923918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing tile on cove molding at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed cove molding still needs replaced during time of call back inspection. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21923915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with gold cambros on drain rack above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed wet nesting still during time of call back inspection. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21923917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice on fan guard equipment and ice buildup on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed no ice around fan guard, but still ice on floor during call back inspection. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 21923916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in prep area with water damage stain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed light shield still damaged during call back inspection. Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 21923914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outside storage area with a swing wooden fence like door that doesn't properly seal to prevent activity. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed no change at outside storage with swing door during time of call back inspection. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-18-4

Detail 21920657

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing or did not use paper towels for drying hands. Observed drive thru employee washing her hands but not drying them with paper towels. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21920666

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flys in the prep area, mop sink area, hot water heater area. All while operation is open and operating. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21920660

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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-01-4

Detail 21920661

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed a black cart in front of the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager on duty corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21920656

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to convection oven. Manager on duty corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21920670

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

35A-06-4

Detail 21920667

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately six dead flies on top of coffee brewing system. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21920663

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food like substance buildup on out side of dish machine Warning

16-23-4

Detail 21920668

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup on inside of dish machine. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21920659

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile by walk-in freezer. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21920658

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing tile on cove molding at mop sink. Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 21920665

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed drive thru employee chewing gum while working with bagels. Observed manager on duty correcting. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21920654

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with gold cambros on drain rack above three compartment sink. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21920664

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with build up of ice on fan guard equipment and ice buildup on floor. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 21920669

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in prep area with water damage stain. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21920662

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outside storage area with a swing wooden fence like door that doesn't properly seal to prevent activity. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21920655

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed cold brew coffee container with leaking substance on bottom of reach in cooler in drive thru. Warning

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03E-03-5

Detail 21557424

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed butternut squash soup at steam table on cooks line at 119F. Employee stated he had just removed soup from reheating in hot water thermalizer. Observed operator continue to reheat soup to 165F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21557419

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on chute of soda machine in dining room,repeat 1-10-22. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21557423

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by hand cart in front of it. Observed operator move cart from in front of sink. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21557416

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment is using time as a control for self service containers of milk and cream and for butter cups but has no written plan.

27-16-4

Detail 21557414

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at 1 hand sink in mens bathroom.

16-21-4

Detail 21557421

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-04-4

Detail 21557417

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without beard guard.

24-08-4

Detail 21557422

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pan on clean dish rack next to dish machine, repeat 1-10-22. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21557420

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed assorted cases of food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21557415

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat 1-10-22 Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21557418

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at coffee prep area in back kitchen. Observed operator remove soiled wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21054902

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. Observed 0ppm on test strips. Operator set up manual sanitization at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21054903

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21054900

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. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21054901

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21054899

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Warning

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20772039

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle and ice chute of soda machine in dining room.

36-34-5

Detail 20772038

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan in walk-in cooler heavy dust buildup.

24-08-4

Detail 20772036

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans pans on shelves near dishwasher area.

14-69-4

Detail 20772037

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 20340301

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food prep table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20340300

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer, on floor and fan covers.