Panera Bread in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2532 Sr 580 Units L, M, N, Clearwater, FL 33761Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #4162 in Clearwater has 25 inspections on record between May 2022 and December 2025, with 125 total violations averaging 5.0 per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 2 of the most recent 5 inspections (January and July 2024), and handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations have been cited repeatedly across the inspection period. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 6 violations (2 intermediate, 2 basic, plus 2 consumer advisory notations) 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: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016055870 | $160.00 | Nov 16, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Panera Bread in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Panera Bread in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Clearwater last inspected?
- Panera Bread #4162 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 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 #4162 in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Clearwater had?
- Panera Bread #4162 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 #4162 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #4162 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Panera Bread in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panera Bread #4162 in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Panera Bread in Clearwater been fined?
- Panera Bread #4162 in Clearwater has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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