Panera Bread in Port Charlotte
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1808 Tamiami Trl #c, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Panera Bread in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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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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).
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