Panera Bread in Inverness
Last inspected:
1082 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness averaged 2.8 violations per inspection across 22 inspections from January 2022 through March 2026, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations included improper hand washing (2024), inadequate food contact surface sanitation (2024, 2024), improper cooking temperatures (2024, 2024), employee health reporting failures (2023), and chemical storage violations (2023). A fire safety violation was documented on July 24, 2025: portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. On February 13, 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended following inspection findings. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 identified one intermediate violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Panera Bread in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panera Bread in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Panera Bread in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Inverness last inspected?
- Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Inverness had?
- Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Inverness find?
- Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Panera Bread in Inverness had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panera Bread #1788 in Inverness has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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