Panera Bread #4729

2699 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623104

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
    -12
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 8, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed grilled chicken (40-53°F - Cold Holding) in salad station cooler. As per manager item was cut was previous day, and brought to the line approximately 4 hours earlier, and stated the food fell out of temperature during service. Manager place item in fridge for rapid chill.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      Observed approximately 1 small flying insect in front line area, not landing. Additionally observed 1 small flying insect in back storage area flying around, not landing.

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed cooler on cook line soiled interior.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1