Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
5975 N Federal Hwy #101&102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This location in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 24 times since records began, accumulating 98 violations and averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations have been cited in 8 of the last 5 inspections, and toxic substance control violations appeared in 6 of those same inspections, indicating recurring issues with equipment sanitation and chemical management. Employee health reporting violations were documented in at least 3 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations appeared twice. The facility has no emergency closure history. A single disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026, was a complaint-based investigation that identified 8 violations, all basic level, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019050033 | $160.00 | Sep 4, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 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 4724 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Panera Bread in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Panera Bread 4724 in Fort Lauderdale 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).
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