Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra

Last inspected:

35 Capital Green Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

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

Overview

This 110-seat Panera Bread location in Ponte Vedra has logged 13 inspections since 2022 with 43 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared across 7 of the 13 inspections, including recurring issues with food contact surface sanitation, time-temperature control for potentially hazardous foods, consumer advisories for ready-to-eat items, hand and arm washing, and chemical storage. A fire safety violation was documented in July 2020 when a rear exit was blocked by boxes. In January 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following inspection findings related to employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 identified 3 basic violations and 1 high-priority violation related to food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
48Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

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

This Facility 3.4 violations / inspection 3.4 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 (14)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
Panera Bread #6147 in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 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 #6147 in Ponte Vedra are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra had?
Panera Bread #6147 in Ponte Vedra has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra find?
Panera Bread #6147 in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
No, Panera Bread #6147 in Ponte Vedra has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Panera Bread in Ponte Vedra had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Panera Bread #6147 in Ponte Vedra has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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