Panera Bread in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

1808 Tamiami Trl #c, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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

Overview

This Panera Bread location in Port Charlotte has been inspected 21 times between March 2015 and August 2025, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the establishment displays a persistent pattern of basic and intermediate violations across multiple categories. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have recurred across at least 6 inspections, including most recently on August 8, 2025. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations appeared in at least 5 inspections spanning from 2022 through 2025. Consumer advisory violations were cited in at least 4 separate inspections. Fire safety violations citing blocked exits were documented on three separate occasions: March 23, 2015; December 21, 2023; and August 8, 2025, with inspectors observing boxes and cardboard blocking marked exits or paths to exits. Employee health policy and reporting violations appeared in at least 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on August 8, 2025 identified 14 violations across multiple categories including hand washing, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, chemical storage, and proper cooking temperatures, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
86Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 3.9 violations / inspection 3.9 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes on floor blocking back exit door. Observed employee picking boxes up off the floor, clearing a path. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
— 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. Observed cardboard boxes blocking back door. Observed operator removing boxes and un blocking door **Corrected On-Site**
— 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. Card board broken down and blocking exit.

Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Port Charlotte had?
Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Port Charlotte find?
Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panera Bread in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
No, Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Panera Bread in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Panera Bread 1029 in Port Charlotte has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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