Panera Bread in Clearwater
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2679 Gulf to Bay, Clearwater, FL 33759Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater has had 26 inspections since 2022, documenting 125 total violations—an average of 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 5 inspections between 2023 and 2025, representing a recurring pattern. Hand washing, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface violations have also appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 documented 3 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Panera Bread in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Panera Bread in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Clearwater last inspected?
- Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater are: Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Clearwater had?
- Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Clearwater find?
- Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #3350 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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