How many health inspections has PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 had?

PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 ever been shut down?

Yes, PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733?

The most frequently cited violations at PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 are: Single-use items, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733

10001 CLEARY BLVD, Plantation, FL 33324

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FLAPAN LLC · License: SEA1623529

PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 in Plantation, FL has 28 inspections on record with 103 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

28Inspections

103Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 23, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 8, 2018	Unsanitary Conditions	16:04:00

Inspection History (28)

Jun 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

How Does This Facility Compare?

PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 had?: PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 ever been shut down?: Yes, PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733?: The most frequently cited violations at PANERA BREAD BAKERY 4733 are: Single-use items, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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