Panera Bread in Sarasota
Last inspected:
215 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243Part of: Panera Bread Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota has 3 inspections on record with zero violations documented. Inspections conducted on January 27, 2022, August 31, 2023, and October 31, 2024 were all completed with no further action required. The two most recent inspections were focused visits related to hurricane preparedness and recovery following Hurricanes Idalia and Milton.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
3
violations / inspection
3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on extinguisher near rear kitchen door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— 5 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
Panera Bread in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Request 5074518
Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Food Safety
FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED
COMMISSIONER
Chapter 500, Florida Statutes
(850) 245-5520
*99997182184363*
Visit # 9999-7182-1843-63
Bureau of Food Inspection
Attention: Business Center
3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Panera Bread in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Panera Bread in Sarasota last inspected?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 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 #6231 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Panera Bread in Sarasota had?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread in Sarasota find?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Panera Bread in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 #6231 in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Panera Bread in Sarasota last inspected?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 31, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Panera Bread in Sarasota had?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Panera Bread in Sarasota find?
- Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 31, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Panera Bread in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Panera Bread #6231 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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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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