Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1461-1461a Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 117 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4 per visit. The facility faced 2 fire safety violations, including a locked exit door with a trash can blocking the exit in 2016. Panera Bread #4723 has received 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Food contact surfaces, proper sewage disposal, and employee health reporting represent the facility's top recurring violation categories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
4
violations / inspection
4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068600 | $600.00 | Sep 20, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024038703 | $400.00 | Jun 13, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024007719 | $200.00 | Jan 23, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. There was a trash can blocking the exit door
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Panera Bread #4723 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 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).
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