Panera Bread in Sarasota
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2821 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota has completed 24 inspections since 2016 with 96 total violations, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Violations have been primarily basic compliance issues, with occasional intermediate violations including shell stock requirements cited in 2025 and parasite destruction issues in 2023. A fire safety violation in May 2023 documented a marked exit blocked by a box. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Sarasota last inspected?
- Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Panera Bread in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota are: Parasite destruction, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Sarasota had?
- Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Sarasota find?
- Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Panera Bread in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Panera Bread #6229 in Sarasota has 1 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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