Panera Bread Cafe in Destin
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34885 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin has 14 inspections on record between October 2020 and December 2025, with a combined 41 violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. High-priority violations have included employee health policy violations (appearing in August 2022), proper hand and arm washing (November 2021), and time-as-control violations (cited in August 2024 and December 2025). The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 identified 4 basic violations related to time as control and chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread Cafe in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Panera Bread Cafe in Destin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019032431 | $160.00 | Apr 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Panera Bread Cafe in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Panera Bread Cafe in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread Cafe in Destin last inspected?
- Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread Cafe in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread Cafe in Destin had?
- Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread Cafe in Destin find?
- Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread Cafe in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Panera Bread Cafe in Destin faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Panera Bread Cafe in Destin been fined?
- Panera Bread Cafe #902 in Destin has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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