Panera Bread in Inverness

Last inspected:

1082 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450

Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

22Inspections
61Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Panera Bread in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg 4.18 violations / inspection 4.18 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Citrus County Avg 0.34 closures / facility 0.34 county average

Panera Bread in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in bathroom area

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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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