Panera Bread in Sanford

Last inspected:

1457 Wp Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771

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

Overview

Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford has had 25 inspections on record with 128 total violations, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection—just below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on recurring issues with employee health reporting (cited in at least 6 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in 8 inspections), chemical storage (cited in 7 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (cited in 5 inspections). The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
128Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Panera Bread in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Panera Bread in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Panera Bread in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread in Sanford last inspected?
Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Sanford had?
Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Sanford find?
Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panera Bread in Sanford ever been shut down?
No, Panera Bread #4160 in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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