Panera Bread in Lake City
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2670 W Us 90, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City operated as a Risk Level 2 food service establishment with 115 seats. Over 23 inspections from 2023 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 83 total violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations appeared sporadically rather than as a systemic pattern: employee health reporting was cited in 2 inspections (July 2024, April 2023), proper hand/arm washing in 2 inspections (February 2026, July 2024), proper cooking temperatures in 1 inspection (April 2023), and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections (February 2025, February 2024, September 2023). Consumer advisory violations were noted in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 documented 2 violations related to proper hand/arm washing and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Panera Bread in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Panera Bread in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Lake City last inspected?
- Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Lake City had?
- Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Lake City find?
- Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #1846 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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