Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra

Last inspected:

876 A1a N, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

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

Overview

Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra has been inspected 17 times since 2016, recording 102 violations—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations appear consistently across the record, with improper hand and arm washing cited in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, employee health reporting failures in 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 5 inspections. Management awareness violations also recurred across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on December 21, 2020, when the rear exit was found blocked by boxes. On August 6, 2025, an inspector issued a warning after finding 12 violations including management awareness failures, chemical storage violations, hand washing violations, and employee health reporting failures. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 identified 12 violations including two high-priority hand washing violations and two high-priority chemical storage violations, but was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
102Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

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

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked by boxes. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra?
The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra had?
Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra find?
Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
No, Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra 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.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Panera Bread #6055 in Ponte Vedra has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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