Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach

Last inspected:

5810 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966

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

Overview

Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach has accumulated 95 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, near the Florida statewide average. The facility was emergency-closed on September 10, 2025 for roach and fly activity; a follow-up complaint inspection on September 11 documented 8 violations across food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control, which were corrected by callback. The facility has received 1 disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Employee health reporting violations appeared in multiple recent inspections, including the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025, which resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Most recent closure: September 10, 2025 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
95Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg 6.33 violations / inspection 6.33 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Indian River County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 09:37:00

Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025067609 $400.00 Sep 10, 2025 Orlando

Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach last inspected?
Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach last shut down?
Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach was last shut down on September 10, 2025 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach had?
Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach find?
Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Panera Bread Store in Vero Beach been fined?
Panera Bread Store 2794 in Vero Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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